Benedict College Athletics

Roy Wiley is a native of Punta Gorda, Fla., and is regarded as one of the best athletes produced by that city. He was highly recruited because of the tremendous skills he possessed. His skills were unmatched by athletes at his position. He chose Benedict College over other colleges because of its winning football tradition and academic excellence. Roy Wiley was also an outstanding student, and he embodied the true meaning of a student athlete.  While attending Benedict on a football scholarship, Roy Wiley was a four year letterman in football.  He was recognized as one of the best football and baseball players to attend Benedict College. He was an outstanding defensive end and played with a fierce tenacity that won him praise from teammates and opponents alike. After leaving college, he returned to his hometown and became a teacher/coach, farmer and civic leader. Over the years Roy Wiley has been a strong and faithful alumnus and is an active recruiter of students to attend Benedict College.  He continues to attend many events at the college and is an active member of the Benedict College Alumni Association. He is married and the father of one daughter and two grandchildren.