Chart: About Mike Wallace
September 6, 2015 at 4:58AM
Born: Burnell Michael Wallace III on Aug. 1, 1986, in New Orleans
College: Mississippi (2005-08) • Size: 6-0, 205
Drafted: Third round, 84th overall in 2009 by Pittsburgh after running a 4.33 40 at the NFL combine.
With Pittsburgh (2009-12): As a rookie, led NFL in yards per catch (19.4). Had 60 receptions for 1,257 yards in his second season, helping the Steelers to the Super Bowl, where they lost to Green Bay. Made Pro Bowl in his third season with 72 receptions for 1,193 yards. After a preseason holdout, had 64 catches for 836 yards in 2012.
With Miami (2013-14): Signed a five-year, $60 million contract as a free agent. Over two seasons, had 140 receptions for 1,792 yards.
With Vikings: Acquired from the Dolphins on March 13 with a seventh-round draft pick for a fifth-round pick.
On Twitter: @Wallace17_daKid
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Mike Conley was in Minneapolis, where he sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Vikings game, on Sunday during the robbery.
