Wallace Miles facts for kids

Wallace Miles, born on August 1, 1989, is a former American professional football player. He was a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Wallace played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for several teams, including the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Redblacks, Edmonton Eskimos, and Toronto Argonauts. Before turning pro, he played college football at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

Early Life and Sports

Wallace Miles was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 1, 1989. He went to Westlake High School in Atlanta. Interestingly, Wallace was a fantastic soccer player. He was named the team's Most Valuable Player (MVP) four times and was team captain for four years.

Wallace only played varsity football for two years in high school. He started as a placekicker, which is the player who kicks field goals and extra points. He didn't even play wide receiver until his senior year. That happened when a teammate got hurt during the very last game of the season.

College Football Journey

Wallace Miles played college football for the North Carolina A&T Aggies. This team is part of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He first joined the team as a walk-on placekicker. A walk-on is a player who joins a team without a scholarship. However, the coaches quickly saw his talent and changed his position to wide receiver.

In 2007, Wallace was redshirted. This means he practiced with the team but didn't play in any games. This allowed him to gain experience and keep an extra year of eligibility. In 2008, he played in 11 games and started seven. He caught 26 passes for 188 yards and scored one touchdown.

During the 2009 season, Wallace played in ten games, starting nine. He also spent some time as the team's placekicker again. In 2010, he played in 11 games, starting nine, and had 34 catches for 508 yards. His senior year in 2011 was his best. He caught 70 passes for 1,048 yards and scored six touchdowns.

Playing in the Pros

After college, Wallace Miles was not chosen in the 2012 NFL draft. However, the Detroit Lions signed him on May 14, 2012. He was released by the Lions later that year, on August 31, 2012.

Wallace then moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). He signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on October 4, 2012. He played in one game for them that year, catching five passes for 35 yards. In 2013, he played in three games, catching 11 passes for 158 yards and one touchdown.

On December 16, 2013, Wallace was chosen by the Ottawa Redblacks in the 2013 CFL Expansion Draft. This draft helps new teams get players. He played in 15 games for the Redblacks in their first season in 2014. He caught 50 passes for 732 yards and scored four touchdowns.

Wallace signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on February 12, 2015. He played in four games that year, catching 16 passes for 131 yards. On November 29, 2015, his team, the Eskimos, won the 103rd Grey Cup. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the CFL. They beat the Redblacks with a score of 26–20. Wallace was released by the Eskimos the next day.

He then signed with the Toronto Argonauts on June 3, 2016. He played in six games for them during the 2016 season. He caught 13 passes for 127 yards. He was released by the Argonauts on September 19, 2016.

Life After Football

In 2021, Wallace Miles wrote a book about his life called "UNDERR8TED: The Route That Caught An NFL Dream." After his football career, he started working in construction.