LoFi’s Lowdown: The Curious Case of RT Caedan Wallace
The first preseason game is in the books, and per PFF, the Dolphins’ highest-rated player was newcomer Caedan Wallace, with an 87.5 overall grade. His 79.0 grade in pass protection and great run-blocking grade of 91.0 have not gone unnoticed.
Wallace, No. 75, and a 2029 seventh-round pick joined the Dolphins through a trade with the division-rival New England Patriots in exchange for a sixth-round pick in 2028.
Wallace was a third-round pick (68th overall) in the 2024 NFL draft out of Penn State. The 6-foot-5, 314-pound tackle played right tackle for Penn State. The former four-star recruit started 40 games, primarily at the Dolphins’ position of need, right tackle, and his scouting reports suggested his main area of concern was technical.
Wallace’s two years with the Patriots included a first season that was cut short by an ankle injury after appearing in six games. In 2025, he appeared in only four games, playing at left guard. Wallace was unable to move up the depth chart, and with the selection of Caleb Lomu in the draft, he moved into cut-or-trade territory. The Dolphins’ lack of depth at right tackle prompted them to trade for a promising prospect, and he showed up ready to make us notice.
So far, Wallace has been looked at as a swing tackle and has shown some good reps in practice. His first preseason game had a few miscues, including a false start, but there was plenty to like.
What Stood Out Against Washington
What makes Wallace a guy worth keeping an eye on is what you see in his scouting reports. His 8.21 out of 10 RAS score puts another good athlete in a Dolphins uniform. Wallace has ideal height, weight, and length, along with a natural athletic skill set.
He is quick out of his stance, which is what caught my eye in the preseason game against Washington. Boy, does this large man have some speed and lateral movement to get to his landmarks. His read-and-react ability looks solid on combo blocks and against line games (including stunts and twists). Again, he looks the part of a seasoned NFL tackle.
Could Wallace Push for a Bigger Role?
The Wallace trade looks to give us, at the very least, a swing tackle with the potential to get looks as a starter for the Miami Dolphins at a position of instability: right tackle. That’s not because of Austin Jackson’s ability but because of his inability to stay healthy.
Hopefully, Wallace gets in earlier than the third quarter this week against the Giants because he was dominant against Washington’s second- and third-team players. I want to see what he can do against better competition.
It was a great showing for a guy who had just gotten off the plane four days before the game.
Caedan Wallace, you are officially on LoFi’s watch list.
