Jorge Valdes

Recorded 56 total tackles (29 solo, 27 assisted) … Recorded 1.5 tackles for loss … Recorded two interceptions and three pass breakups … Recorded one quarterback hurry and a forced fumble … Recorded eight tackles and 1.0 TFL on Sept. 6 against Eastern Illinois … Recorded eight tackles and 0.5 TFL on Nov. 22 against Murray State … Recorded seven tackles, a forced fumble, and an interception on Nov.1 against South Dakota State … Recorded three tackles, an interception, and a quarterback hurry on Oct. 18 against North Dakota State. 2024 MVFC All-Newcomer Team … Lined up and played in 10 games in the 2024 season … Recorded 34 tackles (20 solo, 14 assisted) … Recorded two interceptions and six pass breakups … Season-high seven tackles and an interception on Oct. 5 at Youngstown State … Four tackles and a 90-yard pick-six on Sept. 14 against Dayton … Six tackles and three pass breakups on Oct. 12 against Murray State … Six tackles on Nov. 2 against North Dakota … Recorded at least five tackles in four different games. Did not record a statistic in the 2023 season … Lined up on special teams against Ball State, Murray State, Illinois State, and South Dakota. First Team All-Conference selection … Posted 51 total tackles, five interceptions, and four blocked punts … Received the Beyond the Game Leadership Award … Received the Phil N. Eskew Mental Attitude Award … Was a National Honors Society member … Graduated with honors with distinction … Also competed on the Carroll High School Track & Field team finishing in 12th place in the 4x100 at the state meet … Lined up at Carroll High School under Coach Doug Dinan … Son of Jorge and Cecilia Valdes … Plans on majoring in engineering.