Durable, versatile trench piece with special-teams value
Valente is a **reliable FCS senior** for Eastern Illinois who brings rare versatility, having worked at **long snapper and multiple offensive line spots** while earning second-team All-OVC honors as a snapper in 2022. In 2024, he played in **11 games**, started **9 at left guard**, and returned from a missed game caused by injury, which underscores his toughness and lineup flexibility. The key reason to care: he looks like a dependable, coach-trustable fit for teams that value **depth, adaptability, and special-teams stability** over splashy stat lines.
