Harrison “Tre” Wallace III has spent his college career proving he can win on almost any stage. The Alabama native developed into one of Penn State’s most reliable wideouts, bounced back from injuries to post a 700-yard season in 2024, and then headed south to inject experience into Lane Kiffin’s high-tempo attack at Ole Miss.
Pike Road Standout
Wallace grew up in Pike Road, Alabama and first made his mark on the hardwood before turning heads as a multi-sport star at Pike Road High School. His combination of size (6-foot-1, 200 pounds), track speed, and body control produced a late surge in recruiting attention. Penn State wide receivers coach Taylor Stubblefield pushed hard, eventually beating out Ole Miss and Auburn for Wallace’s signature in the 2021 class.
Climbing the Penn State Depth Chart
After redshirting in 2021, Wallace caught 19 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown in 2022 while rotating with Parker Washington and KeAndre Lambert-Smith. He added another 19 catches for 228 yards in 2023 despite missing time with an ankle injury that hampered the entire Penn State passing game. Coaches loved his willingness to block on the perimeter and his knack for coming down with contested throws on third down.
Breakthrough Junior Season in 2024
Fully healthy at last, Wallace emerged as Drew Allar’s go-to vertical threat during a 2024 run that took the Nittany Lions to the College Football Playoff. He appeared in 15 games, starting 14, and delivered 46 receptions for 720 yards (15.7 yards per catch) and four touchdowns. Wallace was particularly lethal on deep crossers and post routes, averaging 48 receiving yards per game and topping the 100-yard mark against both Iowa and Michigan State.
Transfer to Ole Miss and 2025 Outlook
On January 14, 2025, Wallace entered the transfer portal, looking for an offense that would feature him as a primary target. He chose Ole Miss, giving Lane Kiffin a proven Power Five receiver to pair with quarterback Austin Simmons. Through nine games in the SEC, Wallace has recorded 28 catches for 492 yards and two touchdowns while averaging 17.6 yards per reception. The Rebels have used him as a movable chess piece, aligning him outside, in the slot, and even in bunch formations to free him for deep shots.
Skill Set and Pro Projection
Wallace wins with leverage and acceleration more than pure height. His basketball background shows up in his ability to box out defenders and adjust to off-target throws. Scouts note that he rarely gears down at the top of his routes and tracks the ball naturally over either shoulder. Continued production in Oxford could push him onto NFL draft boards as a late Day 2 or early Day 3 prospect, especially if he tests well in the 40-yard dash.
Whether it was Penn State’s White Out or the raucous atmosphere at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Wallace has thrived in pressure moments. His journey from Pike Road to State College to Oxford underscores his adaptability, and his 2025 tape suggests he still has another level to reach before his college story is complete.