Caedan Wallace Explained

Caedan Wallace
Number:70
Position:Offensive tackle
Current Team:New England Patriots
Birth Date:18 April 2000
Birth Place:Greenwood, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:314
High School:Robbinsville (NJ)
Hun School (NJ)
College:Penn State (2019–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:3
Draftpick:68
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:W/WallCa00

Caedan Anson Wallace (born April 18, 2000)[1] is an American professional football offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Patriots in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

Wallace grew up in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey.[2] He attended Robbinsville High School for two years before transferring to the Hun School of Princeton.[3] He was team captain in his last two years and was a three-time All-Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) selection, also being chosen to USA Todays All-USA New Jersey first-team in 2018 and to the New Jersey Sportszone All-Offense team.[4] He participated at the All-American Bowl and Polynesian Bowl.[4] A four-star recruit, Wallace committed to play college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.[5]

College career

Wallace redshirted as a true freshman at Penn State in 2019 and appeared in four games.[6] He started seven games in the 2020 season and then started all 13 games in 2021.[7] He entered the 2022 season as a starter but was injured seven games in.[7] He returned for a final season in 2023.[8] In his final year, Wallace was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference while starting all 13 games, allowing only a single sack.[9] He declared for the 2024 NFL draft and ended his collegiate career with 40 starts, all at right tackle.[1] He was invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine.[10] [11]

Professional career

Wallace was selected in the third round (68th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.[12] He signed his rookie deal on May 31, 2024.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Caedan Wallace NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Penn State OT. Bleacher Report. April 4, 2024.
  2. Web site: It’s been a while since Penn State has had a pair of offensive tackles like Wallace and Walker. PennLive.com. April 19, 2021. Jones, David.
  3. Web site: Hunt . Todderick . 2016-07-19 . Big, athletic N.J. OL Caedan Wallace transfers to Hun School . 2024-05-19 . NJ.com . en.
  4. Web site: Caedan Wallace. Penn State Nittany Lions.
  5. Web site: BREAKING: 4-star N.J. OL Caedan Wallace commits to Penn State . NJ.com. April 21, 2018. Hunt, Todderick.
  6. Web site: Penn State OT Caedan Wallace Declares for NFL Draft. StateCollege.com. December 16, 2023. Wick, Nolan.
  7. Web site: Locked in a position battle, Penn State OT Caedan Wallace focused on winning over starting. https://archive.today/20230816094618/https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2023/08/locked-in-a-position-battle-penn-state-ot-caedan-wallace-focused-on-winning-over-starting.html?outputType=amp. dead. 2023-08-16. PennLive.com. McGonigal, Johnny. August 16, 2023.
  8. News: 2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 73 Caedan Wallace. USA Today. July 31, 2023. Wakai, Brad.
  9. Web site: Caedan Wallace’s Draft Profile Penn State OT Scouting Report. Pro Football Network. March 22, 2024. Schulte, A. J..
  10. Web site: Former Penn State OL Caedan Wallace among 'most intriguing' NFL draft prospects from East-West Shrine Bowl. 247Sports. February 2, 2024. Donohue, Tyler.
  11. News: 2024 NFL combine prospect profile: Caedan Wallace, Tackle. USA Today. Kubas, Shayne. February 28, 2024.
  12. Web site: Kyed . Doug . April 26, 2024 . Patriots draft Penn State offensive tackle Caedan Wallace 68th overall . 2024-06-05 . Boston Herald.
  13. Web site: May 31, 2024 . Patriots Sign 2024 Third-Round Draft Pick T Caedan Wallace . June 2, 2024 . Patriots.com . en-US.