Mauricio migrated across the line of scrimmage, moving from wide receiver to cornerback for his sophomore season...projected to see a lot of playing time at the boundary corner...solid Spring...learning the position and showing improvement daily...as his understanding of the position develops, the more playing time he'll see...his development as a defender is a key to giving the Golden Eagles more options in the secondary.

AT TECH -- (In 2008): Mauricio was a wide receiver as a true freshman and saw action in all 12 contests...caught 10 passes for 127 yards and one touchdown, and rushed four times for 21 yards...also returned three kicks for 55 yards, giving him 203 all-purpose yards...he had one carry for 28 yards against Central Methodist...caught two passes for 21 yards against UT Martin, and had identical numbers against Jacksonville State...his carer-best game came in the season finale against Eastern Illinois with three catches for 59 yards, including a 34-yard touchdown...he returned one kickoff for 23 yards, giving him career-high 74 all-purpose yards against the Panthers.

HIGH SCHOOL: An outstanding athlete, Wallace played both quarterback and wide receiver at Blackman High School...led the area in passing efficiency, completing 105-of-162 for 1,170 yards and four touchdowns. He also rushed for 832 yards and 17 touchdowns...first-team all-area and all-region selection, he was the team's Offensive MVP and was picked to play in the East/West All-Star game...also earned letters in baseball, basketball and track & field.

PERSONAL: The son of Glenn and Cheryl Wallace...full name is Mauricia Glentarvious Wallace...birthdate is November 27, 1989...majoring in finance.