Marcus Valdez Explained

Marcus Valdez
Position1:Defensive lineman
Birth Date:19 February 1999
Birth Place:Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:256
College:Boston College
High School:Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, NJ)
Playing Team1:Montreal Alouettes
Import:yes
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Marcus Joseph Valdez (born February 19, 1999) is an American professional football defensive lineman who is a free agent. He played college football at Boston College.

Early life

Marcus Joseph Valdez was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.[1] He played high school football at Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey as a defensive end, defensive tackle and tight end.[2] He missed the majority of his senior year due to an injury.[3] Valdez also participated in track and field in high school.[4]

College career

Valdez played college football at Boston College from 2018 to 2022.[4] [5] [6] He was redshirted in 2017.[4]

Valdez played in 12 games in 2018 and made 13 tackles. He appeared in 13 games, starting one, in 2019, totaling 26 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. He started 11 games in 2020, accumulating 37 tackles, two sacks and two fumble recoveries while serving as a team captain. After missing the first three games of the 2021 season due to a hand injury, Valdez played in nine games, starting eight, in 2021, recording 28 tackles, five sacks, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery while serving as a team captain for the second year in a row. He earned honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) honors in 2021. He appeared in 12 games in 2022, totaling 30 tackles, four sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.[4]

Professional career

Valdez was signed to the practice roster of the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on July 24, 2023.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on August 9 and played in one game for the Alouettes but did not record any statistics.[8] [7] He was placed on injured reserve on November 18, 2023.[7] On November 19, 2023, the Alouettes won the 110th Grey Cup, defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers by a score of 28–24.[9] Valdez was released on April 18, 2024.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NFL Draft Profile: Marcus Valdez, EDGE, Boston College Eagles . si.com . July 17, 2022 . February 29, 2024.
  2. Web site: H.S. football: Don Bosco's Marcus Valdez commits to Boston College . northjersey.com . June 23, 2016 . February 29, 2024 . Phillips, Gary.
  3. Web site: Boston College-commit Marcus Valdez to miss rest of Don Bosco season with torn ACL . nj.com . September 17, 2016 . February 29, 2024 . Stypulkoski, Matt.
  4. Web site: Marcus Valdez . bceagles.com . February 29, 2024.
  5. Web site: Boston College defensive ends Valdez and Barlow living on the edge . bostonherald.com . April 14, 2021 . February 29, 2024 . Thompson, Gary.
  6. Web site: Rugged defensive end Marcus Valdez will close out his career against Syracuse . bostonherald.com . November 22, 2022 . February 29, 2024 . Thompson, Rich.
  7. Web site: Marcus Valdez . footballdb.com . February 29, 2024.
  8. Web site: Marcus Valdez . footballdb.com . February 29, 2024.
  9. Web site: Grey Cup 2023 final score, results: Cody Fajardo, Alouettes stun Blue Bombers to win 110th CFL championship . sportingnews.com . November 20, 2023 . February 26, 2024 . Murphy, Bryan.
  10. Web site: Montreal Alouettes Transactions. footballdb.com . 13 August 2024.