Nate Valcarcel
Career Summary
Nate Valcarcel is a safety from Greenfield, Wisconsin, who played college football at South Dakota and Northern Illinois.
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Early Life
Valcarcel grew up in Greenfield, Wisconsin, and attended Whitnall High School.
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High School
At Whitnall, Valcarcel played running back and defensive back. He earned first-team All-State and All-Region honors as a senior after rushing for 1,824 yards and 28 touchdowns in eight games, while also recording 41 tackles.
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College Career
Valcarcel played four games at South Dakota in spring 2021 before transferring to Northern Illinois. He completed four seasons with the Huskies, appearing in 52 games and starting 25 across his final two years. His NIU career included 113 tackles, six interceptions, nine pass breakups, and two fumble recoveries.
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Path to the NFL
After beginning at South Dakota and developing through four seasons at NIU, Valcarcel finished his college career as a first-team All-MAC safety in 2024.
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Career Accomplishments
Valcarcel was a first-team All-MAC selection by league coaches and Phil Steele in 2024. In 2023, he made three interceptions and earned Phil Steele second-team All-MAC honors.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-1 and 192 pounds, Valcarcel transitioned from a reserve cornerback and special-teams player into a starting safety. He posted a career-high 52 tackles in 2024.
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