Former NMSU center Valerian Ume-Ezeoke was a decorated anchor in the trenches
Valerian Ume-Ezeoke’s calling card at New Mexico State was dependability: he started three seasons at center, earned a 2014 All-Sun Belt First Team nod, and was a two-time Rimington Trophy watch-list center, which signals high-level recognition at the position in the 2013 and 2014 seasons. He was praised as the Aggies’ offensive-line anchor and even served as a team captain in 2014, a good fit for teams valuing toughness, intelligence, and interior leadership over flash.
