Wise signed with the
San Diego Chargers in May 1990 after going undrafted in the
1990 NFL draft. He was waived in late August 1990. In February 1991, he was selected by the
Orlando Thunder of the
World League of American Football (WLAF) in the eighth round, with the 71st overall pick, of the 1991 WLAF defensive lineman draft. He was waived by the Thunder in March 1991. Wise played in all ten games for the
New Orleans Night of the
Arena Football League (AFL) in 1992, recording 24 solo tackles, seven assisted tackles, two sacks, two fumble recoveries, and seven pass breakups. The Night finished the season with an 0–10 record. Wise was an
offensive lineman/
defensive lineman during his time in the AFL as the league played under
ironman rules. He was named first-team
All-Arena for his performance during the 1992 season. Wise joined the
Arizona Rattlers of the AFL in 1993. He appeared in seven games for the Rattlers during the 1993 season, totaling four solo tackles, three assisted tackles, two pass breakups, and one blocked kick. Wise played in all 12 games in 1994, recording 11 solo tackles, ten assisted tackles, three sacks, three pass breakups, and six receptions for 52 yards and four touchdowns. Wise was named second-team All-Arena for the 1994 season. ==References==