Wolfe spent most of his first year at Northern Illinois University on the sideline. He began to make significant progress his sophomore year when he became the team's starting running back and one of the most productive rushers in the nation. Wolfe managed to solidify his performance towards the end of the 2004 season, rushing for over 1,400 yards and scoring 17 touchdowns during the last seven games of the season.[1]
His 2005 season was almost as successful. He earned national recognition with stout performances against the Michigan Wolverines and Northwestern Wildcats. Wolfe's season was hindered by a knee injury, which forced him to miss three games. Nevertheless, his achievements were recognized with an All-American selection and by being voted the Huskies' Most Valuable Player.
Wolfe started the 2006 season on a productive note by accumulating 285 total yards (171 rushing, 114 receiving) against the Ohio State Buckeyes, who were at the time the nation's top ranked team. He finished the season with an NCAA-high 1,928 rushing yards while averaging 157 yards per game.[1]
College statistics
NIU
Rushing
Receiving
Kickoff Returns
Defense
Season
Games
Att
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
Rec
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
Ret
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
Solo
Assist
Tackle
2004
11
256
1,656
6.5
84
18
10
117
11.7
40
3
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
0
0
2005
9
243
1,580
6.5
76
16
20
222
11.1
59
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2006
12
289
1,976
6.6
75
18
26
247
9.5
65
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
32
787
5,136
6.5
84
52
56
586
10.5
65
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Professional career
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears selected Wolfe in the 2007 NFL draft's third round, with the 93rd overall selection.[2][3] On May 15, 2007, Wolfe became the first of his draft class to sign, inking a four-year deal with the Bears. Financial terms were undisclosed.[4]
Wolfe was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a torn hamstring on December 12, 2008. He finished the 2008 season with 15 carries for 69 yards.
Wolfe became a restricted free-agent after the 2010 season, but the Bears did not offer him a contract.[5] He remained unsigned throughout the 2011 NFL lockout.
In May 2011, Wolfe was arrested and charged with retail theft, disorderly conduct, assault of a police officer and resisting an officer with violence following an altercation at a Miami Beach nightclub.[5] All charges against Wolfe were later dropped.[6]
Omaha Nighthawks
In late 2011, Wolfe signed with the Omaha Nighthawks.[7]