Rian Wallace
Number54
PositionLinebacker
Birth dateMay 24, 1982 (age 44)
Birth placePottstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in2
Weight lbs235
High schoolPottstown
CollegeTemple
Draftyear2005
Draftround5
Draftpick166
Pastteams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Total tackles
Statvalue 111
Statlabel 2Pass deflections
Statvalue 21
Statlabel 3Interceptions
Statvalue 31
Statlabel 4Defensive touchdowns
Statvalue 41
PfrWallRi20

Rian T. Wallace (born May 24, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected 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 for the Temple Owls. Wallace was also a member of the Washington Redskins, New York Sentinels, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Professional career

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

Personal life

Wallace's cousin is college football running back, Rahsul Faison.[3]

References

  1. ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  2. ^ "United Football League's New York Sentinels Add 16 to Roster". UFL-football.com. 2009-09-09. Archived from the original on 2009-12-10.
  3. ^ Kornblut, Phil (January 7, 2025). "South Carolina adds first running back signee to new class in transfer Rahsul Faison of Utah State". SportsTalkSC. Retrieved August 27, 2025.