Mike Wallace
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Wide Receiver

Ole Miss


College Position: Wide Receiver
School: Ole Miss
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 185
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Fifth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Wide Receiver (17)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 3rd round with the #20 pick.
The Steelers likely select Wallace for his return skills. As a receiver he is an excellent deep threat but is a bit of a body catcher who needs to work on his route running.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Bust Candidates - Aug 7 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy Football 101: 2010 Wide Receiver Rankings #1 - 30 - Jul 13 (Chris Maier)
2010 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What To Watch - Jan 25 (Chris Maier)
Fantasy 101: Week 4 To Start or Not to Start - Sep 29 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC North - Apr 30 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
Michael Oher and Brian Orakpo Highlight the Mississippi and Texas Pro Days and more Pro Day talk - Mar 26 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Day Two - Feb 22 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds - Jan 27 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: South - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)