WASHINGTON (April 27, 2024) – Howard University offensive lineman Anim Dankwah (Ontario, Canada) and running back/return specialist Ian Wheeler (Houston) inked undrafted free agent (UDFA) deals after the 2024 NFL Draft Saturday evening.
 
Dankwah signed with the Philadelphia Eagles while Wheeler came to an agreement with the Chicago Bears.
 
Dankwah played nearly 40 games for the Bison, competing primarily at the left tackle position. During his tenure, he anchored one of the conference's top ground attacks while protecting the quarterback's blindside. The Ontario native received several accolades, including BOXTOROW All-America and All-MEAC First Team honors twice. Off the field, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminology and strategic & legal communications.
 
Wheeler wrapped up his career as one of the league's most dynamic players, finishing with nearly 2,500 all-purpose yards while returning a school-record three kickoffs for touchdowns. The former walk-on also shined in the classroom, earning a cumulative 3.57 GPA and being named to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Commissioner's All-Academic Team. In October 2023, the Houston product was accepted into Howard University med school.
 
Collectively, the duo led HU to back-to-back MEAC titles and its first-ever trip to the Celebration Bowl this season.
 
Dankwah and Wheeler are set to report to their respective rookie minicamps, which may be conducted on either the first or second weekend following the NFL Draft.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.