Sebastian Valdez
Career Summary
Sebastian Valdez is a defensive lineman from Spring Valley, California. He played at Montana State and Washington before beginning his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers.
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High School
Valdez attended Monte Vista High School, where he started for three seasons, earned all-conference recognition twice and recorded eight sacks as a senior.
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College Career
At Montana State, Valdez became a two-time All-Big Sky selection. In 2022, he earned first-team All-Big Sky and Sophomore All-America recognition after leading the Bobcats with 10 tackles for loss and seven sacks; in 2023, he added 27 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and five sacks before transferring to Washington.
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Path to the NFL
Valdez completed his college career at Washington and entered the NFL as a defensive lineman. The NFL lists Washington as his college.
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NFL Career
Valdez is listed by the San Francisco 49ers as a defensive lineman and by the NFL as a first-year player.
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Career Accomplishments
Valdez earned first-team All-Big Sky honors and Sophomore All-America recognition in 2022, second-team All-Big Sky recognition in 2023, and Montana State's Ron Warzeka Defensive Lineman of the Year award.
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Playing Style
Valdez played on the interior of the defensive line. His Montana State production included tackles for loss, sacks, forced fumbles, pass breakups and quarterback hurries.
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31501, 00-0040560, 2002-08-01, Sebastian Valdez, Sebastian, Valdez
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