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K'Von Wallace
No. 42 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-25) July 25, 1997 (age 27)
Highland Springs, Virginia
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Highland Springs (Highland Springs, Virginia)
College:Clemson
NFL draft:2020 / round: 4 / pick: 127
Career history
Roster status:Active

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

Early years

Wallace attended Highland Springs High School in Highland Springs, Virginia.[1][2] He played defensive back and wide receiver in high school. 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

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

References

  1. ^ Kussoy, Howie (January 12, 2020). "Self-edited highlight video changed life of Clemson's K'Von Wallace".
  2. ^ Love, perseverance and football: How Clemson’s K’Von Wallace was inspired by his mom
  3. ^ "3-star S K'Von Wallace picks Clemson over Ohio State". cleveland. February 3, 2016.
  4. ^ jneedelman@postandcourier.com, Joshua Needelman. "Clemson's K'Von Wallace taking nothing for granted in senior season". Post and Courier.
  5. ^ Times-Dispatch, MIKE BARBER Richmond. "Former Highland Springs star Wallace enjoying success at Clemson". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  6. ^ Times-Dispatch, MIKE BARBER Richmond. "Former Highland Springs star K'Von Wallace prepping for another title run at Clemson". Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  7. ^ Destra, Brooke (April 25, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Eagles find underrated gem in K'Von Wallace". NBC Sports. Retrieved April 26, 2020.