Panthers Offensive Tackle Martin Wallace

[Jeremy Igo]

The offensive line has seen a few changes in week three of the Carolina Panthers OTA practices. 

One of those changes puts #77 back in at the left tackle positions. Instead of Byron Bell, this time is was Martin Wallace. 

Wallace moved up to second string left offensive tackle for a few plays. While this doesn't sound like a major accomplishment for Wallace, it actually is. Getting second string reps is something some players will never see in camp. 

So who is Martin Wallace? 

Listed at 6'6 and 330lbs, Wallace played college ball at Northeastern and Temple. As a senior he made the second team All-Big East Conference team. Wallace came into the league at 305lbs. His added bulk may be by the direction of David Gettleman, but that is speculation on my part. 

Wallace was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an UDFA back in 2013. He was then released and signed to Carolina's practice squad last October. 

As of now, it looks like Wallace has leap frogged Canadian project David Foucault, who hasn't seen any time with the second string (at least on media days). 

 

 

Edited June 10, 2015 by Jeremy Igo

[stirs]

Our line is gonna wear some folks down.

4th qtr is gonna be tough on opposing D's

 

[BelgianPantherFan]

Anyone who steps up on that offensive line, first or second string, is excellent news. We can use decent depth.

[tondi]

I'm glad to hear we are giving reps based on performance instead of.draft or contract status or number of years in the league. 

[Khaki Lackey]

Hopefully he can give an emotionally charged inspirational speech in training camp

[Jeremy Igo]

Hopefully he can give an emotionally charged inspirational speech in training camp

​Ouch. 

[SCP]

A 6'6" and 330lb Merican is better than a 6'8", 305lb Canadian. Sorry Hawk. See you next week, Canadia.

[SCP]

In all seriousness our OT depth, while not world class, has improved dramatically this year compared to last year.

[PhillyB]

if our backup can play better than bell we're gonna beat some asses this year

[Khyber53]

I love reading stories like this. Undrafted guys working hard and making it in the big leagues. All hail the underdogs!

 

[2jakefansinva]

In all seriousness our OT depth, while not world class, has improved dramatically this year compared to last year.

​But Mel Kiper said.................

[teeray]

A 6'6" and 330lb Merican is better than a 6'8", 305lb Canadian. Sorry Hawk. See you next week, Canadia.

Merica fug yeah!

[teeray]

This guy sounds like the walking embodiment of a hogmolly

[Moorgan]

Merica fug yeah!

​Get your finger off the trigger Abe.