Levi Wallace is Mile High-bound.Β
The free agent cornerback and Tucson native signed a deal with the Denver Broncos on Monday, according to Avalon Sports Group, which represents Wallace. The terms of Wallace's deal were not disclosed.
The former Tucson High Badger signed with the Broncos after his two-year, $8 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Wallace, who played five years with the Buffalo Bills after going undrafted from Alabama, recently finished his sixth season in the NFL with 38 tackles and two interceptions in 16 games; he has 306 tackles, 12 interceptions and 54 pass breakups over his career.
Wallace is currently one of three Tucsonans with an NFL contract entering next season, along with Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles. Linebacker Blake Martinez, who retired for a season before signing a one-year deal with the Steelers, is an unrestricted free agent.Β
Former Marana High School star and Arizona Wildcats left tackle Jordan Morgan, who is a projected first- or second-round pick, will be added to the list after Thursday or Friday. The NFL Draft from Detroit begins on Thursday at 5 p.m.Β Β
