'09 FL ATH Bradley Wallace

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'09 FL ATH Bradley Wallace



Athlete
West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer

Ht: 6-foot-2
Wt: 195 lbs
Forty: 4.5 secs
Class: 2009 (High School

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NAME: Bradley Wallace
SCHOOL: William T. Dwyer
CITY: Palm Beach Gardens
POSITION: QB/Athlete
HEIGHT: 6-3
WEIGHT: 190
40 TIME: 4.5 (Reported)
HEAD COACH: Jack Daniels

SCOUTING WALLACE: Before his junior season began, there was a feeling that the biggest impact he would make for this Dwyer program would be on the defensive side of the ball, where safety, defensive end and a number of other positions awaited for this impressive athlete.

As his junior season unfolded, he was moved to quarterback, although most colleges we spoke to felt that he would be a great defensive player. It's at the quarterback position where colleges have been having a change of heart.

His speed, ability to read defenses and overall athletic prowess has made him one of Palm Beach County's top quarterbacks this season, and for good reason.

The night we saw him, in a game against a very good Jupiter team, he threw for 151 yards on 7 completions and showed that he had impressive arm strength, showed the ability to make decisions and had tremendous leadership.

In addition to what he did with his mind and arm, Wallace was equally as impressive as a runner, leading the team with 161 yards on just 6 carries.

This is a football player who was among the top 25 best in the pre-season, and with the way he jumped in and took control on offense, there is little doubt that when the next top player list for his class comes out, he will be right there again.

WALLACE WISHES: Was chosen as a 4A All-State Honorable Mention player for the Panthers last season as a sophomore. Is one of the top athletes in South Florida.

WHAT THE COLLEGE RECRUITERS ARE SAYING: "Exceptional athlete who has emerged as one of the state's top young football players. Over the next year, he will be looked at by every major college in the nation."

HIS BAGS ARE PACKED: Being early in the process, all the schools in the southeast, east and the midwest will be offering soon enough. His coach attended the University of Florida, which is always an option as well.

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By A Wallace. Bradley now holds offers from Iowa State, Mississippi State, Miami Rutgers, Virginia and Louisiana Lafayette. Maimi has always been his favorite team and that they lead. Early playing time will be a major factor.

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Canes hoping Dwyer's Wallace can play safety - 07/02/2008 - MiamiHerald.com

Bradley Wallace's story isn't simple.

Sure, on the surface, it looks a bit like this: The William T. Dwyer senior-to-be is a 6-2, 195-pound college prospect, the No. 9 player in Palm Beach County, according to recruiting analyst Larry Blustein, who calls Wallace a ''talented football player'' and a constant playmaker.

But that just begins to describe Wallace's football odyssey.

First, there's his position. As in: What is he?

Is he a quarterback? He was last season, accounting for more than 30 touchdowns on the ground and through the air. He will be this season -- at least sometimes. And he also might play QB in college, with Louisiana-Lafayette offering him a scholarship to play under center, Wallace said.

Still, he could be a slash-type player this year, floating from quarterback to wide receiver and to running back in an attempt to keep him fresh throughout each game.

But . . .

''I think Bradley's going to be a safety or an outside linebacker in college,'' Dwyer coach Jack Daniels said.

That first one -- safety -- appears to be the two-way star's projected college position. That's where Iowa State, Miami and Mississippi State envision him playing, with Wallace saying he has offers from all three.

That second one could be where he ends up this fall for Dwyer, as former Palm Beach Lakes player Matt Elam -- also a college prospect, in the 2010 class -- has transferred in and likely will play safety.

Whichever way he goes, Daniels said, Wallace's talent is undeniable. He might not be polished enough a passer to play quarterback in college right now, Daniels said, but on defense, there's no doubt.

''He's one of the smartest guys I've ever coached on defense,'' Daniels said of Wallace, who lists his 40-yard dash time at 4.56 seconds. ``He's very physical. He's got great ball skills.

``People don't realize how physical he is. He's a tremendous hitter.''

So why just four offers, by Wallace's count? Position confusion might be one explanation, but Daniels has another theory: grades.

''He would have 50 offers if his grades weren't suspect,'' Daniels said.

Wallace didn't back away from the suggestion, acknowledging he must improve his grade-point average, and that academics are ''the only holdback on some colleges,'' he said.

Then, after clearing up his grades, Wallace also must post sufficient test scores -- he has yet to take the SAT, but said he is planning on doing so soon.

In the meantime, Wallace said he will attend a few camps this summer, followed by his official visits in the fall.

So his story is far from over, regarding position, grades and -- especially -- college choice, which he insists he won't rush.

''It's going to take a while,'' Wallace said.

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Dwyer’s Bradley Wallace | soflafootball.com

Full text at link. Has offers from Mississippi State, Iowa State, Virginia, Indiana. Indiana is recruiting him the hardest.