J. T. Wall Explained

Birth Date:12 September 1979
Birth Place:Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
Position:Fullback
Height Ft:6
Weight Lb:257
College:Georgia
Draftyear:2003
Draftround:7
Draftpick:242
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J. T. Wall (born September 12, 1979) is an American football fullback.

Early life and college

Wall attended John Milledge Academy in Milledgeville, Georgia, where he was a four-year starter at linebacker and fullback.[1] After graduating high school in 1998, he moved on to Southwest Baptist University prior to transferring to the University of Georgia.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Wall was selected in the seventh round, with the 242nd overall pick, of the 2003 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[2] He officially signed with the team on May 28, 2003. He was waived on August 30 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 2, 2003.[3]

Wall re-signed with the Steelers on January 15, 2004. He was waived on September 5 but later signed to the Steelers' practice squad on November 9, 2004. He became a free agent after the 2004 season.[3]

Indianapolis Colts

Wall signed with the Indianapolis Colts on February 11, 2005. He was waived by the Colts on September 3, 2005.[3]

Coaching career

Wall is now the head football coach at his old high school, John Milledge Academy. Wall has led them to two straight Region Championship titles in 2012 and 2013, and four state AAA Championships in 2016, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Magill, Dan (December 1, 2002). Magill: Wall keys Georgia's devastation. Athens Banner-Herald. August 23, 2010.
  2. Web site: 2003 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: J. T. Wall . prosportstransactions . June 17, 2024.