Seneca Wallace facts for kids
Wallace in 2012
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 6, 1980 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Cordova (Rancho Cordova, California) | ||||||||||||
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| NFL Draft: | 2003 / Round: 4 / Pick: 110 | ||||||||||||
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Seneca Sinclair Wallace (born August 6, 1980) is a former American football player. He was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones. The Seattle Seahawks chose him in the 2003 NFL draft. Wallace also played for the Cleveland Browns, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and Green Bay Packers. After his playing days, he became a coach.
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Early Life and Sports
Seneca Wallace grew up in Rancho Cordova, California. He went to Cordova High School. There, he was a top player in both football and basketball. In basketball, he won awards for being one of the best players in his area.
College Football Days
Wallace started his college football journey at Sacramento City College. He wanted to stay close to his family. Later, he moved to Iowa State University for his last two years of college.
The Famous "Run" Play
In 2002, while playing for the Iowa State Cyclones, Wallace made a very famous play. It was called "The Run." He ran backwards almost 100 feet before turning around and scoring a 12-yard touchdown. People later figured out he ran about 135 yards in total on that one play! During his time as quarterback at Iowa State, he threw 26 touchdowns.
Playing in the NFL
The Seattle Seahawks picked Seneca Wallace in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. Some people thought he might be a wide receiver, but Wallace really wanted to play quarterback. The Seahawks gave him that chance because they saw how athletic he was.
Time with the Seattle Seahawks
Wallace showed his skills in the 2005 NFL Playoffs. He made an amazing catch from quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. This play happened in a big game against the Carolina Panthers.
In 2006, Wallace became the starting quarterback for four games. This happened after Matt Hasselbeck got hurt. Wallace helped the team win two of those games. He threw for almost 1,000 yards and scored 8 touchdowns.
Sometimes, the Seahawks used Wallace as a wide receiver. This showed how versatile he was. In 2008, he started two pre-season games as quarterback and played very well. He also threw the longest touchdown pass in Seahawks history, a 90-yard throw! Even with injuries to other players, Wallace stepped up. He had a great game against the New England Patriots, throwing for three touchdowns. He finished the 2008 season as the league leader in touchdown passes compared to interceptions.
Playing for the Cleveland Browns
In 2010, Wallace was traded to the Cleveland Browns. This meant he got to work again with his old coach from Seattle, Mike Holmgren. He started playing for the Browns after their main quarterback got hurt. He played four games before getting injured himself. He signed a new deal with the Browns in 2011 but was released before the 2012 season started.
Short Stays with Other Teams
In 2013, Wallace signed with the New Orleans Saints for a short time. He was released before the season began. A few days later, he joined the San Francisco 49ers. However, he asked to be released from the 49ers soon after. He said he felt they weren't giving him a real chance to make the team.
Later in 2013, Wallace signed with the Green Bay Packers. He played in a game after their star quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, got hurt. Wallace even started a game for the Packers. Sadly, he got a season-ending injury during that game. He was the first African-American quarterback to start a game for the Green Bay Packers.
Coaching Career
After his time as a player, Seneca Wallace started coaching. He worked as an assistant coach at the Episcopal School of Dallas from 2017 to 2021. In 2020, he also helped the Dallas Cowboys as a coaching assistant during their training camp. In 2022 and 2023, he was an assistant coach at John Paul II High School. He is currently an assistant coach and wide receivers coach at Rock Hill High School.
Post-Playing Career Activities
In 2018, Wallace played flag football for a team called Godspeed. This team was made up of former professional football players. They won the championship for pro teams but lost in the final game to an amateur team.
Images for kids
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Seneca Wallace playing for the Seattle Seahawks in 2009.
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Wallace with the Green Bay Packers in 2013.
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