K'Von Wallace explained

K'Von Wallace
Current Team:Seattle Seahawks
Number:24
Position:Safety
Birth Date:25 July 1997
Birth Place:Highland Springs, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:205
High School:Highland Springs
College:Clemson (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:4
Draftpick:127
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:153
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:WallKV00

K'Von Wallace (born July 25, 1997) is an American football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Early life

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

Philadelphia Eagles

Wallace was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round with the 127th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft.[7] 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.[8]

On September 28, 2021, Wallace was placed on injured reserve after suffering a partially separated shoulder in Week 3.[9] He was activated on October 30.[10]

On January 29, 2023, Wallace was slammed to the ground by San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams after a scuffle between the two teams during the NFC Championship. Both players were ejected from the game.[11]

On August 29, 2023, Wallace was waived by the Eagles.[12]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 30, 2023, Wallace was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.[13] After starting five games for the team, Wallace was waived on October 24, 2023.[14]

Tennessee Titans

On October 25, 2023, Wallace was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans.[15]

Seattle Seahawks

On March 20, 2024, Wallace signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Self-edited highlight video changed life of Clemson's K'Von Wallace. Howie. Kussoy. January 12, 2020.
  2. https://www.thestate.com/sports/college/acc/clemson-university/article237246664.html Love, perseverance and football: How Clemson’s K’Von Wallace was inspired by his mom
  3. Web site: 3-star S K'Von Wallace picks Clemson over Ohio State. February 3, 2016. cleveland.
  4. Web site: Clemson's K'Von Wallace taking nothing for granted in senior season. Joshua. Needelman. Post and Courier.
  5. Web site: Former Highland Springs star Wallace enjoying success at Clemson. MIKE BARBER Richmond. Times-Dispatch. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  6. Web site: Former Highland Springs star K'Von Wallace prepping for another title run at Clemson. MIKE BARBER Richmond. Times-Dispatch. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  7. Web site: 2020 NFL Draft Listing . May 18, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  8. News: Destra . Brooke . 2020 NFL Draft: Eagles find underrated gem in K'Von Wallace . April 26, 2020 . . April 25, 2020.
  9. Web site: Eagles will place G Isaac Seumalo, S K'Von Wallace on Injured Reserve. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 28, 2021.
  10. Web site: McPherson . Chris . October 30, 2021 . Eagles activate S K'Von Wallace from Injured Reserve; place RB Miles Sanders on Injured Reserve . March 26, 2023 . PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  11. Web site: Deen . Safid . January 29, 2023 . 49ers' Trent Williams throws down Eagles' K'Von Wallace in NFC title game scuffle, both ejected . January 29, 2023 . USA Today.
  12. Web site: Eagles announce initial 53-man roster. Spadaro, Dave. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 29, 2023.
  13. Web site: Cardinals Land Six New Players After Waiver Claims. AZCardinals.com. August 30, 2023.
  14. Web site: Cardinals Place Zach Ertz On IR, Cut K'Von Wallace. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. October 24, 2023.
  15. Web site: Titans Claim Safety K'Von Wallace Off Waivers From Cardinals. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. October 25, 2023.
  16. Web site: Seahawks Sign Safety K'Von Wallace. Boyle, John. Seahawks.com. March 20, 2024.