2-Time National Champion, Former Alabama Football Star Levi Wallace Retires At 31

Former Alabama star and NFL cornerback Levi Wallace is officially saying goodbye to football. Wallace, who went undrafted in 2018, joined the Buffalo Bills and quickly became a force in Sean McDermott's defense. After racking up 219 tackles, 30 pass break-ups and six interceptions during his time ...

by Chris Rosvoglou

Jul 17, 2026

Levi Wallace of the Steelers.

Former Alabama star and NFL cornerback Levi Wallace is officially saying goodbye to football.

Wallace, who went undrafted in 2018, joined the Buffalo Bills and quickly became a force in Sean McDermott's defense. After racking up 219 tackles, 30 pass break-ups and six interceptions during his time in Buffalo, he signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Over the past two seasons, Wallace had brief stints with the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite appearing in 13 games just two year ago, he believes it's time for him to hang up his cleats.

Wallace, 31, announced his retirement on Friday by posting a video on Instagram along with this caption: "Walk-on. Undrafted. 8 years. Retired. Not bad."

Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Levi Wallace (29) on the sidelines in a game against the Tennessee Titansat Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Great run with the Crimson Tide.

Prior to going pro in 2018, Wallace won two national championships as a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide. He ended up on the program's radar after playing defensive back and wide receiver for Tucson High School.

Wallace was outstanding for Alabama in 2018, recording 48 total tackles, 15 pass break-ups, three interceptions and two sacks.

We wish Wallace all the best as he enters the next chapter of his career.