Lawrence "Taco" Lasalle Wallace (born April 18, 1981) is an American former professional

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College career

Wallace began his collegiate career at Mt San Antonio College in

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where he started for two seasons. He then transferred to

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for his two final years. As a senior in 2002, Wallace led the team with 39 receptions for 704 yards and five touchdowns.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Wallace was selected in the seventh round by the

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in the

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with the 224th overall pick. He moved in and out of the Seahawks lineup, being at best a fifth string wide receiver, until he was released on September 3, 2005.

Green Bay Packers

Wallace signed with the

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on October 25, 2005. He was waived on November 8, 2005.

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

Wallace signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 9, 2006. He was waived on August 28, 2006.

Edmonton Eskimos

On January 26, 2007, he signed a contract with the

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of the

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, and attended the team's training camp. However, he did not make the team and was released. He was released on June 17, 2007.

References

Sources

pro-football-reference.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wallace, Taco 1981 births Living people American football wide receivers Edmonton Elks players Green Bay Packers players Kansas State Wildcats football players People from Canoga Park, Los Angeles Seattle Seahawks players Canadian football wide receivers Players of American football from California Players of Canadian football from California