veteran Red Flash TE with proven hands and captain energy
Matt Valenzuela has been a steady, high-IQ target for Saint Francis, with the Red Flash noting that in the 2024 season he led the tight ends with 15 catches for 108 yards and a touchdown, and he even opened SFU’s scoring with a nine-yard grab at No. 22 Liberty. He’s a captain-level presence who brings reliability, toughness, and route-savvy short-area production rather than flashy volume. The main watch item is durability: he started the first four games in 2024 before suffering an injury, so his fit depends on how well he holds up physically.
