A multi-talented young defensive back and special teams standout whose continued development has enabled a depth chart standing entering his sophomore campaign ... Will open the 2009 season listed as a reserve at the free safety position behind national honors candidate and All-Conference USA performer Van Eskridge ... Brings plenty of speed and quickness to the Pirate secondary and a relentless approach to special teams play ... Booked three stops and an interception, which included a 10-yard return, during the first spring scrimmage (4/4) while notching four tackles in the second contest (4/8) ... Contributed three stops during the Purple-Gold Game (4/18). 2008: Played role as one of East Carolina's top special teams stalwarts during initial season on Pirates' active roster .... Played in eight games, but experienced limited action in the secondary ... Totaled seven tackles (four solo), all coming on special teams assignments to rank third on unit ... Turned in a career-high two stops on two occasions - vs. UAB and UTEP in back-to-back weeks ... Logged single tallies against Southern Miss, Tulsa (Conference USA Championship Game) and Kentucky (AutoZone Liberty Bowl) ... Tackles against Golden Hurricane and Wildcats were both solo hits ... Did not play in first six games, thus made collegiate debut against Memphis at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and remained in special teams lineup for the rest of the year. 2007: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program ... Officially signed with Skip Holtz' program in February, 2007. High School: Averaged 13.5 yards per reception as a senior, recording 66 catches for 893 yards and seven touchdowns for Southern Alamance High School ... A three-year letterman and two-year starter as a wide receiver and safety for the Patriots and prep coach Tony Perrou ... Rushed for 400 yards as a back while also pulling in 22 catches for 320 yards as a receiver in 2005 as a junior ... Has distinction of returning a kickoff 90 yards in his first game against Burlington-Cummings ... Also earned three letters as a track standout, competing in the 200-meter and relay events. Personal: Full name is Carnell Devon Wallace ... Born January 23, 1989 at New Bern, N.C. ... Son of Carnell Wallace ... A communications major ... Nephew of former Pirate defensive back Tabari Wallace (1994-1997) ... An accomplished dancer, who many say tops the team in that entity. |
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