Three Former Football Players Sign with NFL Teams

The Riverside City College football team owns a rich history of former athletes transferring to four-year universities and continuing on the play in the National Football League (NFL). IN the most recent NFL draft, a trio of former Tigers are now members of three NFL teams as undrafted free agents. Dwayne Wallace ('14, '15) signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Kahani Smith ('16) signed with the Seattle Seahawks and Silas Stewart ('15, '16) signed with the Baltimore Ravens.

Wallace was a two-year member of the Riverside squad as an offensive lineman. He contributed to 18 wins and reaching the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Southern Regional playoffs for two-consecutive years. In 2014, he was name to the Southern California Football Association (SCFA) Central Division First-Team All-Conference list. After transferring to the University of California out of Riverside, he decided that Kansas University was a better fit and joined the Jayhawks in 2018. He was the starting right guard and was named the Offensive Line Most Valuable Player in the Tropical Bowl.

Stewart was a starting linebacker for the Tigers in 2015 and 2016. In his first year, he recorded 27 tackles in nine games. He experienced a breakout season in 2016 as he ranked second on the team in tackles with 43 and averaged 4.3 tackles-per-game. He recorded 2.5 sacks and rose up for nine pass break ups which ranked second on the squad. He was named to the SCFA Central Division First-Team All-Conference team. He transferred to the University of Incarnate Word and led his team with 94 tackles and three interceptions.

Smith played for the Tigers in 2016 and played in 11 games as a defensive back. He recorded 36 tackles and recorded a team-high four interceptions. Furthermore, he led the team with 11 pass break ups. He transferred to UTEP and saw action in 24 games. He recorded 126 tackles, 15 break ups, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and 4.5 tackles-for-loss.