Josh Wallace

Josh Wallace
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Wallace with Michigan at the 2024 Rose Bowl
No. 30 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2000-07-05) July 5, 2000 (age 24)
Bowie, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:DeMatha Catholic (Hyattsville, Maryland)
College:UMass (2019–2022)
Michigan (2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024
Total tackles:10
Pass deflections:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Josh Wallace (born July 5, 2000) is an American professional football cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UMass Minutemen and Michigan Wolverines, winning a national championship with Michigan in 2023.

Early life

Wallace was born in Bowie, Maryland and attended DeMatha Catholic High School. He committed to play college football at the University of Massachusetts.[1][2]

College career

UMass

As a freshman, in the fifth week of the 2019 season, Wallace had a breakout game with eight tackles, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.[3] He finished his first season with 31 tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble.[4]

During the COVID-shortened 2020 season, Wallace finished his sophomore season with 12 tackles and five pass deflections.[5] In the 2021 season, he recorded 51 tackles and a team-high 12 pass deflections as a junior.[6]

In 2022, as a senior, Wallace tallied 41 tackles, three tackles for a loss, eight pass deflections, two interceptions and a fumble recovery.[7] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[8]

During his tenure with the Minuteman, Wallace was a four-year starter and a team captain.[9][10] He finished his career at UMass with 140 tackles, 28 pass deflections and three interceptions, playing over 2,000 snaps.[11]

Michigan

Wallace transferred to the University of Michigan for the 2023 season. He stepped in as an immediate starter, playing in all 15 games. Wallace did not allow a touchdown against him all season, while totaling 33 tackles.[12][13]

During the Rose Bowl, played on January 1, 2024, against Alabama, Wallace recorded two solo tackles and a 4th quarter fumble recovery to help seal the Wolverines' first College Football Playoff victory, en route to their national championship.[14] Wallace was named All-Big Ten honorable mention.

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+1⁄8 in
(1.81 m) 		185 lb
(84 kg) 		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m) 		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.69 s 1.58 s 2.67 s 4.35 s 7.03 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		 13 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[15][16]

Wallace signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2024.[17]

References

  1. ^ Wiltfong, Steve. "UMass potentially hits big at DeMatha, lands CB Wallace". 247Sports. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Grabowski, Kyle. "Before his role as a key member of the UMass football team, Josh Wallace stood out for DeMatha Catholic basketball". Daily Hampshire Gazette. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Haines, Thomas. "The other cornerback providing a bright spot for UMass football". Massachusetts Daily Collegian. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  4. ^ "Josh Wallace 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  5. ^ "Josh Wallace 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  6. ^ Meek, Austin. "Michigan lands transfer CB Josh Wallace: How does 4-year UMass starter impact Wolverines?". The Athletic. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Garcia, Tony (June 7, 2023). "Michigan football adds to defense with UMass transfer CB Josh Wallace". Detroit Free-Press. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  8. ^ Zenitz, Matt. "UMass All-Independent cornerback Josh Wallace enters transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  9. ^ Knoop, Trent. "Michigan football CB Josh Wallace shares why he came to Michigan, biggest strength". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  10. ^ McMann, Aaron. "Transfer Josh Wallace attracted to 'bigger stage,' CFP chase at Michigan". MLive.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  11. ^ Brown, Brandon. "Top Transfer Portal Target Josh Wallace Commits To Michigan". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  12. ^ Meek, Austin (August 24, 2023). "UMass to Michigan? Josh Wallace ready for one of transfer portal's biggest FBS level-ups". The Athletic. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  13. ^ Tondora, John. "Josh Wallace settling in as he competes for starting cornerback job". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  14. ^ DAN GREENSPAN (January 2, 2024). "Michigan's defense ready for CFP title game after rising up with Rose Bowl goal-line stand". San Diego Union-Tribune. Associated Press. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "Josh Wallace Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  16. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Josh Wallace College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  17. ^ Jackson, Stu (May 2, 2024). "Rams agree to terms with 16 undrafted free agents". TheRams.com.