Ronnie Irving Wingo Jr. (born February 18, 1991) is an

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. He played

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. He has also been a member of the

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and

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. He was also a former Assistant Coach for the Affton High School freshman football team.

Early life

He attended

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. He was selected to the U.S. Army

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West team and was selected to the first-team Class 6A all-state team. He rushed for 4,449 yards and scored 48 touchdowns in high school.

College career

Wingo attended the

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from 2009 to 2012. In his freshman season, he rushed for 319 yards on 49 carries (6.5 avg) and 3 rushing touchdowns. He also recorded 5 receptions, for 99 yards and one touchdown. In his sophomore season, he rushed for 253 yards on 41 carries (6.2 avg) and one touchdown. He recorded a career-high 27 receptions, for 274 yards receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. In his junior season, he rushed for a career best 458 yards on 104 carries (4.4 avg) and one touchdown. He also recorded 20 receptions, for 187 yards and 2 touchdowns. In his senior season, he rushed for 59 yards on 12 carries (4.9 avg) and one touchdown. He also recorded 7 receptions for 50 yards.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons (first stint)

On April 27, 2013, he signed with the

as undrafted free agent following the

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Buffalo Bills

On September 2, 2013, he signed with the

to the practice squad. Due to C. J. Spiller being hurt and the Bills released Brandon Burton he was signed off the practice squad to be the third string running back. The Bills released Wingo on August 25, 2014.

Atlanta Falcons (second stint)

Wingo was signed to the Falcons' practice squad on December 23, 2014. He was released by the Falcons on May 1, 2015.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

After a series of injuries, Ronnie Wingo was added to the

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' practice roster on September 1, 2015. On April 15, 2016, Wingo was offered a new contract for the 2016 season.

Personal life

He is the son of Ronnie, Sr. and Tiffany Wingo. His major while at College was sociology. As of 2013, he was 6 feet 2 inches, approximately 231 pounds with a speed of 4.47. His younger brother, Ryan Wingo is a wide receiver for the

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References

External links

Arkansas Razorbacks bio

Atlanta Falcons page

Buffalo Bills bio
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