The Wiley family prioritizes excellence, and this mindset is instilled in CJ from a young age. Notably, his older sister has committed to playing college volleyball at Georgia Tech. According to Reaves, CJ’s coach, his parents have played a significant role in his upbringing. Both of them were college athletes themselves, which has given them valuable insight into the requirements and challenges of playing at such a level. They have emphasized the importance of humility, academic success, and contributing positively to the community. While they have guided him in this direction, CJ also possesses a natural inclination to serve and help others. He is always willing to assist and find solutions for those in need, regardless of personal preferences, reflecting his upbringing and values.
CJ’s mother, Jay, who was a track athlete at LSU, shares her expertise with him. Reaves mentions witnessing her dedication to working with CJ on his running form, speed, and explosiveness.
CJ’s talents make him an appealing prospect for any receivers coach. He recently revealed his top 10 school choices through his social media platforms. The following universities are in contention for his commitment: Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, FSU, Southern California, Texas A&M. CJ possesses a unique combination of size, hands, and speed, enabling him to both make tough catches and outpace defenders.
According to Reaves, Georgia hasn’t had a player with CJ Wiley’s physical attributes and skill set since George Pickens. He clarifies that he doesn’t mean any disrespect to the talented receivers Georgia has had in the past, but he highlights the rarity of finding a receiver who combines size, speed, and an exceptional catch radius. This observation emphasizes the potential impact CJ could have at Georgia.
When James Coley was rehired as the receivers coach at Georgia, he wasted no time in reaching out to CJ. Coley had previously been recruiting CJ when he was at Texas A&M. CJ acknowledges Coley as a good coach and appreciates the continuity in their connection, with Coley expressing his intention to continue recruiting CJ and strengthening their relationship.
