WATCH: Former FSU Wide Receiver Makes Another Crazy Catch For The LA Chargers

Former Seminole Ontaria Wilson continues to make his case to stick with the Los Angeles Chargers.
WATCH: Former FSU Wide Receiver Makes Another Crazy Catch For The LA Chargers
WATCH: Former FSU Wide Receiver Makes Another Crazy Catch For The LA Chargers

NFL teams are continuing to progress through the offseason with the majority of clubs holding Mandatory Mini-Camp over the past few days. That's provided an opportunity for former Florida State stars to make a splash and one name has been consistently popping up.

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Shortly after the 2023 NFL Draft, former Seminole wide receiver Ontaria Wilson agreed to an undrafted free agent deal with the Los Angeles Chargers. After producing during a challenging time in Tallahassee, Wilson's speed and route-running ability offered him a chance to stick at the professional level.

Through his first couple of months with the Chargers, Wilson has taken hold of the opportunity and run with it. Earlier this month, he hauled in a deep ball from quarterback Justin Herbert during OTAs.

The Georgia native followed that up with another crazy catch during Mandatory Mini-Camp to give him some momentum going into training camp. Wilson leaped in the air and reached his hands out over an opposing defensive back to pull down a pass from Herbert.

The play drew a reaction from former FSU safety and NFL star Derwin James, who can be heard marveling at the play in the background.

"Pokey. That's Florida State. That's Florida State."

Wilson is one of four Seminoles on the Chargers roster alongside James, cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., and kicker Dustin Hopkins. He's trying to crack a roster that includes two of the top wide receivers in the NFL - Keenan Allen and Mike Williams.

The 6-foot, 183-pound wide receiver played for three different head coaches during his six years at Florida State. He blossomed when Norvell arrived in town, leading the team in receiving in 2020 and 2021 prior to recording a career-high 495 yards last season.

Wilson appeared in 51 games, with 36 starts, and caught 108 passes for 1,521 yards and 12 touchdowns through the air while rushing seven times for 57 yards and another score on the ground with the Seminoles. He tied his career-high with seven catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns in a one-point victory against LSU in New Orleans.


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Dustin Lewis
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Lewis joined NoleGameday in 2016 and is currently in the role of Editor-In-Chief. A graduate of Florida State, Lewis contributes to football, recruiting, and basketball coverage. Connect with Dustin on Twitter at @DustinLewisNG.

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