JW #30

Josh Wallace

Cornerback · Michigan

A Michigan transfer and undrafted free agent who has developed into a reliable rotational cornerback in the Rams' secondary.

Josh Wallace spent one season at Michigan after transferring from UMass, helping the Wolverines win a national championship before going undrafted in 2024. He signed with the Rams and has steadily carved out a role in their cornerback rotation.

★ National champion with Michigan (2023 season)

★ Signed a three-year contract extension with the Rams

★ Cut missed-tackle rate from over 23% to 4.8% in 2025

Path to the league

Wallace transferred to Michigan from UMass for his final college season, appearing in 15 games with 11 starts at cornerback and recording 33 tackles and four passes defended. He played a role in Michigan's Rose Bowl comeback win over Alabama that sent the Wolverines to the College Football Playoff National Championship, which they won. Wallace went undrafted in 2024 and signed with the Rams as a free agent.

Career highlights

Wallace made the Rams' roster as an undrafted rookie and has since signed a three-year contract extension with the club. Early in his career he served primarily as a depth and special-teams piece, appearing in games while working to earn a larger defensive role.

2025 season recap

Wallace took a step forward in 2025, playing in 15 games for the Rams and posting a 71.8 overall PFF defensive grade. He recorded an interception and broke up five passes while sharply cutting down his missed-tackle rate, developing into a trusted piece of the secondary rotation.