From Tucson to the Crimson Tide
Levi Wallace is a backup wide receiver for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He wears No. 44, and — following Monday’s win over Clemson — a national championship ring.
Wallace, a two-way standout for Tucson High coach Justin Argraves, chose to walk on at Alabama rather than play for a Division II or Division III school. He made the roster as a backup receiver, although he did not see game action this season.
Why Alabama?
“He always had his heart on attending Alabama and was able to attend school there for free through the GI Bill since his father (Walter), was in the service,” said Argraves.
Walter Wallace, who died in Tucson of Lou Gehrig’s disease last year, spent 21 years in the Air Force. He grew up in Alabama. When Levi moved to Tuscaloosa, he wasn’t alone: he has aunts and uncles in Alabama who are Crimson Tide fans.
Levi has since been joined by his brother, Lawrence Wallace, who won the state long jump championship for the Badgers last spring. Lawrence, who jumped 25-feet ½ inch, the fifth-longest jump in Arizona history, is now on the Alabama track team.
