K'Von Wallace

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K'Von Wallace
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Wallace with the Titans in 2023
No. 24 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-25) July 25, 1997 (age 26)
Highland Springs, Virginia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Highland Springs
College:Clemson (2016–2019)
NFL draft:2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 127
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:153
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

K'Von Wallace (born July 25, 1997) is an

2020 NFL Draft
.

Early years

Wallace attended Highland Springs High School in Highland Springs, Virginia.[1][2] He played defensive back and wide receiver in high school and helped lead the Springers to a state championship as a senior in 2015. He committed to Clemson University to play college football.[3]

College career

Wallace played at Clemson from 2016 to 2019.[4] During his career he played in 59 games with 36 starts. He was a member of the Tigers 2016 and 2018 national championship teams.[5][6] He finished his career with 156 tackles, five interceptions, two sacks and a touchdown.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11 in
(1.80 m)
206 lb
(93 kg)
31 in
(0.79 m)
9+18 in
(0.23 m)
4.53 s 1.55 s 2.62 s 4.15 s 6.76 s 38.0 in
(0.97 m)
11 ft 1 in
(3.38 m)
18 reps
All values from
NFL Combine[7][8]

Philadelphia Eagles

Wallace was selected by the

2020 NFL Draft.[9] In a week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, Wallace recovered a fumble by wide receiver Cooper Kupp on a punt return in the 37–19 loss.[10]

On September 28, 2021, Wallace was placed on injured reserve after suffering a partially separated shoulder in Week 3.[11] He was activated on October 30.[12]

On January 29, 2023, Wallace was slammed to the ground by

NFC Championship. Both players were ejected from the game.[13]

On August 29, 2023, Wallace was waived by the Eagles.[14]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 30, 2023, Wallace was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[15] After starting five games for the team, Wallace was waived on October 24, 2023.[16]

Tennessee Titans

On October 25, 2023, Wallace was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans.[17]

Seattle Seahawks

On March 20, 2024, Wallace signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[18]

References

  1. ^ Kussoy, Howie (January 12, 2020). "Self-edited highlight video changed life of Clemson's K'Von Wallace".
  2. ^ Love, perseverance and football: How Clemson’s K’Von Wallace was inspired by his mom
  3. ^ "3-star S K'Von Wallace picks Clemson over Ohio State". cleveland. February 3, 2016.
  4. ^ Needelman, Joshua. "Clemson's K'Von Wallace taking nothing for granted in senior season". Post and Courier.
  5. ^ Times-Dispatch, MIKE BARBER Richmond. "Former Highland Springs star Wallace enjoying success at Clemson". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  6. ^ Times-Dispatch, MIKE BARBER Richmond. "Former Highland Springs star K'Von Wallace prepping for another title run at Clemson". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  7. ^ "K'Von Wallace Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
  8. ^ "2020 Draft Scout KVon Wallace, Clemson NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  9. ^ "2020 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  10. ^ Destra, Brooke (April 25, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Eagles find underrated gem in K'Von Wallace". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  11. ^ McPherson, Chris (September 28, 2021). "Eagles will place G Isaac Seumalo, S K'Von Wallace on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  12. ^ McPherson, Chris (October 30, 2021). "Eagles activate S K'Von Wallace from Injured Reserve; place RB Miles Sanders on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  13. ^ Deen, Safid (January 29, 2023). "49ers' Trent Williams throws down Eagles' K'Von Wallace in NFC title game scuffle, both ejected". USA Today. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  14. ^ Spadaro, Dave; McPherson, Chris (August 29, 2023). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  15. ^ "Cardinals Land Six New Players After Waiver Claims". AZCardinals.com. August 30, 2023.
  16. ^ Urban, Darren (October 24, 2023). "Cardinals Place Zach Ertz On IR, Cut K'Von Wallace". AZCardinals.com.
  17. ^ Wyatt, Jim (October 25, 2023). "Titans Claim Safety K'Von Wallace Off Waivers From Cardinals". TennesseeTitans.com.
  18. ^ Boyle, John (March 20, 2024). "Seahawks Sign Safety K'Von Wallace". Seahawks.com.

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