Josh Wallace (born July 5, 2000) is an American professional

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cornerback for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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for the UMass Minutemen and

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, winning a national championship with Michigan in 2023.

Early life and high school

Wallace was born in Bowie, Maryland and attended DeMatha Catholic High School. He committed to play

at the University of Massachusetts.

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. He finished his first season with 31 tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. During the COVID-shortened 2020 season, Wallace finished his sophomore season with 12 tackles and five pass deflections. In the 2021 season, he recorded 51 tackles and a team-high 12 pass deflections as a junior. In 2022, as a senior, Wallace tallied 41 tackles, three tackles for a loss, eight pass deflections, two interceptions and a fumble recovery. After the conclusion of the 2022 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal. During his tenure with the Minuteman, Wallace was a four-year starter and a team captain. He finished his career at UMass with 140 tackles, 28 pass deflections and three interceptions, playing over 2,000 snaps.

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. 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. Wallace was named All-Big Ten honorable mention.

Professional career

Wallace signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2024.

References

External links

Los Angeles Rams bio

Michigan Wolverines bio

UMass Minutemen bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wallace, Josh 2000 births Living people American football cornerbacks Michigan Wolverines football players UMass Minutemen football players DeMatha Catholic High School alumni Sportspeople from Bowie, Maryland Players of American football from Prince George's County, Maryland Los Angeles Rams players