Antomius Wise
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Position: | Cornerback |
Personal information | |
Born: | College Park, Georgia, U.S. | February 15, 1982
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Mount Zion High School (Jonesboro, Georgia) |
College: | Morris Brown College West Virginia University University of Tennessee at Martin Lambuth University |
Undrafted: | 2005 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Antomius Ryheen Wise (born 1982) is an American former NFL player, life strategist, and author.[1][2][3] He is known for his work in life strategy, tax and asset management, and involvement in various social causes.[4] After his career in professional football, Wise transitioned to tax strategy and humanitarian work.[5][6][7]
Early life and education
[edit]Antomius Wise was born and raised in College Park, Georgia.[3] He attended Mount Zion High School, where he played football and led his team to the state championship game in his senior year.[8][9] In 2002, Wise transferred to West Virginia University and spent a year with the Mountaineers.[10]
Wise attended four different colleges before graduating from Lambuth University, with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services.[11][12][13] He later earned an MBA with a focus on Public Administration and Non-Profit Management from Keller Graduate School of Management.
Professional career
[edit]Football career
[edit]Wise's professional football career began with minicamp invitations from the New Orleans Saints in 2005 and the Washington Commanders (then known as the Redskins) in 2006.[11][2][8][3][14][9][13] He also played in the Arena Football League for teams such as the Spokane Shock, San Angelo Stampede, and Iowa Barnstormers.[15][8][14][9]
Post-football career
[edit]In 2008, Wise founded Wise Protective Services LLC, an asset protection company offering financial solutions.[14] He later founded Life Strategies 2.0 in 2022, a platform providing life coaching services.[16][14]
In 2012, Wise founded Wise Protective Services and More, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that supports domestic violence victims, and financial literacy, addresses youth obesity through sports and education, and mentors children whose parents have died from HIV/AIDS.[17][18][14][19]
Wise serves on the advisory board of the Kojensen Foundation, where he contributes to financial literacy and community development initiatives.[14]
Public speaking and writing
[edit]Wise is a public speaker who discusses overcoming adversity and achieving success. He has contributed to "The Change" book series and appeared on "The Charla Anderson Show", where he promotes financial literacy and provides life advice.[20] Wise co-authored "The Change vol 17", part of the self-empowerment book series. He has also participated in financial education initiatives such as the "Mocha Money Mondays" YouTube series.[21][22]
In media
[edit]Wise appeared on the reality show "The Joes", competing against football figures like LaVar Arrington, Isaac Bruce, and Jeff Garcia. The episode aired on September 8, 2010. In May 2023, Wise was a guest on WUSA9's "Great Day Washington", where he discussed "Tips for Creating Wealth on a W2 Income from a Life Strategist".[23]
Personal life
[edit]Antomius Wise is married to Akilah. The couple has two sons and resides in the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia) area.[12]
Post NFL
[edit]United States Secret Service
[edit]As of 2016, Wise is a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service.
References
[edit]- ^ NFL Insights: Antomius Wise on Tax Discrepancies and the Path to a 501c3. Retrieved 2024-06-26 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ a b "Antomius Wise 6'3 215 NFL-CB". FinHeaven - Miami Dolphins Forums. 2006-08-18. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ a b c "2003 Football Outlook". West Virginia University Athletics. 2003-07-21. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "Former NFL Player Antomius Wise: Tax & Life Strategist. - Win Win Women Network - Podcast en iVoox". iVoox (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ From NFL Grit to Financial Glory with Antomius Wise and Kris Miller. 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-06-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ Secrets to Purposeful Success: From NFL to Secret Service with Financial Wisdom with Antomius. 2024-04-03. Retrieved 2024-06-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ Charla Anderson (2024-05-20). Achieving Synergistic Harmony With Antomius Wise. Retrieved 2024-06-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c "Barnstormers Add More Depth at Defensive Back". OurSports Central. 2011-01-24. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ a b c "Barnstormers Add More Depth at Defensive Back". OurSports Central. 2011-01-24. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "2003 Pre-Fall Depth Chart". West Virginia University Athletics. 2003-07-21. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ a b "AP: Little-known players try out with Redskins". Extremeskins. 2006-05-06. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ a b Wise, Antomius. "NFL | Former Washington CB Antomius Wise mentors football players". lifestrategies20.com. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ a b "The Daily News-Journal from Murfreesboro, Tennessee". Newspapers.com. 2006-05-06. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ a b c d e f "About Us – The Kojensen Foundation". Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "Shock Roster Grows". OurSports Central. 2006-02-09. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Wise, Antomius. "About Antomius Wise | The High-End Lifestyle Strategist". lifestrategies20.com. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Wise, Antomius. "Who We Are - Our History". wpsm.org. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "How Antomius Wise Overcame His Internal Doubt". www.goalsetters.net. 2022-02-22. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "?The Change Book Podcast: From NFL Glory to Empowering Lives: The Antomius Wise Story on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Wise, Antomius. "The Change 17". lifestrategies20.com. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ "summarize.tech summary for: Mocha Money Mondays w/ Mr. Antomius Wise". www.summarize.tech. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- ^ Phenomenal Hues Global Network (2024-01-31). Mocha Money Mondays w/ Mr. Antomius Wise. Retrieved 2024-06-26 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Tips for creating wealth on a W2 income from a Life Strategist". wusa9.com. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2024-06-26.
- 1982 births
- Living people
- People from Jonesboro, Georgia
- Lambuth University alumni
- American football wide receivers
- Spokane Shock players
- Iowa Barnstormers players
- American philanthropists
- American writers
- American motivational speakers
- American businesspeople
- American sports executives and administrators
- American non-fiction writers
- American male non-fiction writers
- People from the Washington metropolitan area
- Philanthropists from Georgia (U.S. state)
- American activists
- American male writers