What did Mike Wallace of Ole Miss have to say about being drafted by the Steelers?”
The 84th overall pick, Wallace is the first Rebel chosen by the defending Super Bowl Champion Steelers since Kendrick Clancy was the 72nd overall selection in the third round of the 2000 draft. “I’m very proud of Mike,” said Ole Miss head coach Houston Nutt, who has coached 37 draftees over the last 12 years. “He’s a speed wide receiver with special teams value. With two first rounders and now Mike in the third, this helps our recruiting.” “Right before Pittsburgh called, Coach Nutt called and said I was coming off the board real soon,” Wallace said. “About five minutes later, I got the call from Pittsburgh. I’m excited about going to the Steelers, and it’s the best situation possible. They said they have a lot of plans for me and that I can contribute early, both as a receiver and on kickoff returns. My play book should arrive on Tuesday. This is a dream come true.” A 6-0, 180-pounder from New Orleans, Wallace earned four letters with the Rebels and saw action in all 37 contests his f
