The Seahawks signed safety K'Von Wallace on Wednesday, adding another safety with starting experience after signing Rayshawn Jenkins last week.
Wallace, 26, was a fourth-round pick of the Eagles in 2020, playing primarily on special teams and as a reserve safety over his first three seasons, then spent last season with the Cardinals and Titans, starting 12 of 17 games played, finishing the year with 89 tackles, six passes defensed, one interception and one tackle for loss.
Discussing his decision to sign with the Seahawks, Wallace said, "The culture. This is a winning organization, the 12s, it's just a big fan base."
For Wallace, playing for new Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald is a big plus after seeing what Macdonald's defense did in Baltimore last year.
"I like the system he had in place over there," he said. "I'm a football guru, I watch a lot of defenses, players, systems, and seeing how guys play well in those systems. There were a few safeties on the Ravens last year who played exceptionally well, best of their careers, in that system. I hope to only add value to that same type of system, I hope to thrive in that same type of system. This system is something I feel like suits me. It came down to system, culture, team, and this just seemed like the best fit for me to help the team win and excel in my performance as well."
And in addition to being excited about playing for the Seahawks' new head coach, he also wanted to come to Seattle to build on the legacy built by Pete Carroll during his 14-year run with the franchise.
"Just the longevity he had, the culture that he built," Wallace said. "It was awesome to see the Legion of Boom growing up, watching all my favorite DBs on one team going crazy—Richard Sherman, Kam, he's from Virginia, Earl Thomas, it was loaded. Just the nastiness they played with, the togetherness they played with, I wanted to be a part of that. It's just an organization I feel like is only on the rise. I'm trying to be a part of a winning organization, a winning culture. I want to come in here and help the team win so we can have that ring on our finger."
After releasing Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams prior to the start of the new league year, the Seahawks will look quite a bit different at safety this year, with Jenkins, Wallace, and perhaps other additions, joining 2023 Pro-Bowler Julian Love and Coby Bryant to contend for playing time. The Seahawks also return three players who were rookies last season, sixth-round pick Jerrick Reed II, a special teams standout as a rookie before suffering a torn ACL in Week 11, as well as Jonathan Sutherland and Ty Okada, who were both signed as undrafted free agents.
"I never shy away from competition," Wallace said. "I feel like competing brings out the best in me. It's only going to make me better if Julian Love is out there performing at a high level, and (Rayshawn) Jenkins is out there performing at a high level. I feel like that's contagious, and I'm only going to feed off that. I'm a guy that knows my worth, I'm a guy that's going to do whatever I can to help the team win, whether it's special teams, whether it's on defense, whatever you need me to do, I'm willing to do it. The safety position is one that's so versatile. You can do so many different things with it, and I feel like I can add some versatility. I can play closer to the ball, I can play deep half, I can go out there and cover, whatever you need me to do. I don't want to sit here and say that I'm just this one position, I feel like I'm a defensive back that can play any position you need me to play. I'm just going out there to perform at a high level and trying to win."
The Seahawks signed safety K'Von Wallace who was drafted by the Eagles in the 4th round (127th overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. Wallace has spent time with the Eagles, Cardinals and Titans.
Auburn wide receiver Eli Stove (12) is tackled by Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson won 14-6. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) walks across the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Clemson's K'Von Wallace (12) defends a pass to Miami's Jeff Thomas (4) during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) tackles Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) in the first half of the Sugar Bowl semi-final playoff game for the NCAA college football national championship, in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
Clemson's K'Von Wallace (12) breaks up a pass intended for South Carolina's Shi Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Clemson's K'Von Wallace races down the sideline for a touchdown with an interception during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Charlotte on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
Virginia tight end Tanner Cowley runs the ball while Clemson safety K'Von Wallace (12) gives chase during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Clemson safety K'Von Wallace (12) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri).
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson is tackled by Clemson safety K'Von Wallace during the second half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Clemson defensive back K'Von Wallace runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Philadelphia Eagles safety Jalen Mills, left talks things over with safety K'Von Wallace, right, during an NFL football practice, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, Pool)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) brings down San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes against Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Philadelphia Eagles' Jatavis Brown (53), Alex Singleton (49), T.J. Edwards (57) and K'Von Wallace (42) take the field before their NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. Washington defeated the Eagles 20-14. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Philadelphia Eagles' K'Von Wallace plays during an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) in action during the NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) in action during the NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Washington Football Team Antonio Gibson (24) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles K'Von Wallace (42), Jatavis Brown (53) and T.J. Edwards (57) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) works during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sep. 12, 2021, in Atlanta. The Philadelphia Eagles won 32-6. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) scores a touchdown in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia Eagles' K'Von Wallace in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia Eagles' K'Von Wallace in action during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace, left, and defensive back Andre Chachere react during the first half of an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Cowboys won 51-26. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace looks on during the first half of an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Cowboys won 51-26. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dallas Cowboys running back Corey Clement (32)is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles 51-26. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) is upended by Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) on a run during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs for a first down as Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) attempts to tackle him during the first half of a NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back K'Von Wallace (42) drops in coverage during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, September 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) celebrates after the Arizona Cardinals missed a field goal attempt during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New York Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger (82) tries to avoid a tackle by Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Chicago Bears' David Montgomery (32) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' K'Von Wallace (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) comes out with teammates prior to the NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) in action against Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the NFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) takes the field prior to the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace in action during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) in action against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL pre-season football game, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Indianapolis Colts' D. J. Montgomery (34) falls with the ball as he is stopped by Philadelphia Eagles safety K'Von Wallace (42) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel (4) carries the ball against Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws a touchdown pass around Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) to Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) tackles New York Giants tight end Darren Waller (12) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Giants tight end Darren Waller, left, runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) arrives for the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. The Giants won 31-28. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) stiff-arms Arizona Cardinals safety K'Von Wallace (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
Tennessee Titans' K'Von Wallace is joined by soldiers from Fort Campbell as he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/(John Amis)
Tennessee Titans safety K'Von Wallace (35) plays during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for yardage as he's chased by Tennessee Titans safety K'Von Wallace (35) during their NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans safety K'Von Wallace (35) runs to a play during their NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee Titans safety K'Von Wallace (35) reacts to making a play during their NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
