Cody Layne Wallace (born November 26, 1984) is an American former professional football guard and center.

Wallace was also a member of the New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Wallace attended Class 3A Cuero High School, where he earned all-state honors as an offensive lineman.

He chose to sign a National Letter of Intent with Texas A&M under head coach Dennis Franchione.

The team also led the Big 12 in time of possession, third down conversion percentage, and the fewest turnovers.

[7] At the 2008 NFL Combine, Wallace ran a 5.30 40-yard dash and made 26 repetitions on the 225-lb bench press.

[21] The Lions signed Wallace off New York's practice squad and to their active roster on October 20, 2010.

[22] After Wallace was cut from the Lions roster for the second time, he was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.

Wallace was released by Houston at the end of the 2012 preseason, and was immediately picked up by Tampa Bay.

[25] Wallace stated: "Going through so much at a young age, it seems like I can handle more difficult situations maybe easier than most people.

"[26] 49ers head coach Mike Nolan compared Wallace to former 49ers center Jeremy Newberry as "a no-nonsense guy when it comes to football.

[27] On May 22, 2010, Wallace married his longtime girlfriend, Chely Marie George of Pleasanton, California.