Noah Long gives Valpo a compact, productive RB with burst and versatility
In the 2025 season, Noah Long emerged as a reliable Valparaiso back, rushing for 310 yards on 61 carries with 2 rushing touchdowns and adding 6 receptions for 68 yards and another score[12]. He’s a 5-foot-11, 180-pound redshirt freshman from Liberty Hill, Texas, who earned a bigger role in a short-handed backfield and delivered a season-best 92 rushing yards against Stetson[10][13]. The fit is appealing if a team wants a sturdy, efficient runner who can handle work and chip in as a receiver, though his current profile reads more “steady contributor” than headline-grabbing star[10][12].
