Rian Wallace

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Rian Wallace
No. 54
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1982-05-24) May 24, 1982 (age 42)
Pottstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: Pottstown (PA)
College: Temple
NFL draft: 2005  / round: 5 / pick: 166
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:11
Pass deflections:1
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Rian T. Wallace (born May 24, 1982) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft. [1] He won Super Bowl XL with the team, beating the Seattle Seahawks. He played college football at Temple. Wallace was also a member of the Washington Redskins, New York Sentinels, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

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Professional career

Wallace was signed by the New York Sentinels of the United Football League on September 9, 2009. [2]

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References

  1. "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. "United Football League's New York Sentinels Add 16 to Roster". UFL-football.com. September 9, 2009. Archived from the original on December 10, 2009.