NATCHEZ — When Will Wallace made his way onto college campuses for football camps this summer, just about every coach thought the same thing — he’s built for a tight end.

Wallace backed up those observations when he made the trek to Baton Rouge with teammate Connor Mire, showing off those tight end skills, earning tight end MVP at the National Underclassmen Camp this summer.

“It was really cool,” Wallace said. “I learned a lot. I learned how to catch a ball, run a route, DB release, just everything.”

Though Wallace, a 6’4”, 255-pound junior, showcased his agile footwork, great catching ability and nimble reflexes in 7-on-7’s frequently, he’ll be right back at offensive tackle this season, at least to start the season.

“No changes right now,” head coach Ron Rushing said. “It could be in the future, but right now we have to solidify the line, and somebody has to step up and be able to take his place before we put him out there.”

Wallace gives Cathedral more beef upfront, which has Rushing reluctant to make the full switch to tight end. Rushing said having Wallace at tackle makes Cathedral better than having him at tight end currently. That’s not to say the junior couldn’t make the move midseason, though.

“If somebody grows up and allows us to move him, that will make us better,” Rushing said.

Wallace said he would gladly make the move.

“I think it’s what I’m best at,” Wallace said. “I think it could be a big advantage because I can block. Tight end, you still do a lot of offensive line stuff, and that’s what I like about it. (Rushing) has been teaching me the offense at tight end, but I’m expecting to play tackle to start the season.”

Last season, Wallace recorded 61 tackles, 11 sacks and eight tackles for loss for the Green Wave at defensive end.

Should one of his teammates step up and step into an offensive tackle role, Wallace will look to use some of that speed he showcased at defensive end at the tight end position.

“It would be really cool to score a touchdown in a game,” Wallace said.