Caedan Wallace

Caedan Anson Wallace (born April 18, 2000) is an American football offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Patriots in the third round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life
Wallace grew up in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey. He attended Robbinsville High School for two years before transferring to the Hun School of Princeton. He was team captain in his last two years and was a three-time All-Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) selection, also being chosen to USA Today's All-USA New Jersey first-team in 2018 and to the New Jersey Sportszone All-Offense team. He participated at the All-American Bowl and Polynesian Bowl. A four-star recruit, Wallace committed to play college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College career
Wallace redshirted as a true freshman at Penn State in 2019 and appeared in four games. He started seven games in the 2020 season and then started all 13 games in 2021. He entered the 2022 season as a starter but was injured seven games in. He returned for a final season in 2023. In his final year, Wallace was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference while starting all 13 games, allowing only a single sack. He declared for the 2024 NFL draft and ended his collegiate career with 40 starts, all at right tackle. He was invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl and the NFL Scouting Combine.

Professional career
Wallace was selected in the third round (68th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. He signed his rookie deal on May 31, 2024.