Shawn Fester brings veteran edge and disruptive burst to Valpo’s defensive line
In the 2025 season, Shawn Fester was a sixth-year defensive lineman for Valparaiso who opened the year as a starter, posted four tackles and 0.5 sacks in the opener against Virginia Lynchburg, and then missed the rest of the season with an injury. He’s a 6-foot-4, 230-pound lineman with proven backfield disruption, including a blocked punt in 2024 and spring-game sack production, making him a fit for a team that values experience, toughness, and high-effort trench play.
