Zakee Wheatley was drafted No. 151 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Penn State. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2026 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 11 · #151 overall
Zakee Wheatley Penn State Draft
Zakee Wheatley was drafted No. 151 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Penn State. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #151
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2026
The pick
How Zakee Wheatley came off the board in 2026.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Penn State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 203 lbs
- Hometown
- Crofton, MD
- Pre-draft board
- No. 82 prospect77.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2026 classAround pick 151
Who came off the board on either side of Zakee Wheatley.
Alabama
Arizona
NC State
Kentucky
Penn State in the 2026 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Penn State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Zakee Wheatley in the 2026 NFL Draft
Zakee Wheatley is a Safety out of Penn State selected No. 151 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. Penn State has produced 248 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Zakee Wheatley drafted?
Zakee Wheatley was selected No. 151 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/zakee-wheatley.
What college did Zakee Wheatley play for?
Zakee Wheatley played college football at Penn State in the Big Ten. See every Penn State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/penn-state-nittany-lions.
How did Zakee Wheatley's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/zakee-wheatley.