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University of Nebraska - Kearney Athletics

2024 UNK Football Roster

Todd Gottula

97 Chris Valdez

  • Hometown Albuquerque, NM
  • Highschool Mazano
  • Prev School New Mexico Military Institute
  • Class Senior
  • Major Criminal Justice
  • Position Defensive Line
  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 310

Biography

AS A SENIOR (2024)
Appeared in all 11 games ... 18 tackles (seven solo) ... 0.5 TFL ... one fumble recovery

AS A JUNIOR (2023)
Reserve along the line again ... 10 tackles (four solo) in nine appearances ... one tackle for loss, QB hurry and pass breakup ... two solo tackles in the 2024 spring game playing for the Blue squad

AS A SOPHOMORE (2022)
Reserve along the line ... three tackles including one for a 10-yard loss ... one QB hurry ... six stops (four solo) in the 2023 spring game ... one TFL for four yards 

PRIOR TO UNK
Helped the NMMI Broncos win the 2021 NJCAA National title ... 12 tackles (six solo) over nine games

HIGH SCHOOL
Member of the Monarchs football, wrestling, baseball and basketball teams ... 102 career tackles including seven sacks  and eight QB hurries ... 2020 North Large School All-Star Team ... NMHSCA All-Regional 

Statistics

Season:
2024

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 97

    2022Sophomore

    Defensive Line
    6'2" 285 lbs
    97
  • 97

    2023Junior

    Defensive Line
    6'2" 285 lbs
    97
  • 97

    2024Senior

    Defensive Line
    6'2" 310 lbs
    97