| Jose Valedon |
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 | Class: RS Sophomore
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 | Hometown: Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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 | High School: Oak Ridge
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 | Height / Weight: 6-3 / 280
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 | Position: OL
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2011
Valedon has not seen action as a true freshman candidate on the offensive front.
High School
Three-year starter on offensive line for east Tennessee school... Played all three line positions, starting primarily at center as senior... Helped 9-5 squad advance to 6A state semifinals as senior... Named to sportwriters' All-State squad and as district's OL MVP as senior... Also included in Knoxville News-Sentinel's PrepXtra All-Area team... Played all three offensive line positions in postseason Tennessee East-West All Star Game.
Personal
Jose Gabriel Valedon... Born December 17, 1992 at Vanderbilt Medical Center... Married to the former Lenzi Ilar... Has four older sisters: Azure Grissom, Des Pierce, Sarah Smith and Vanessa Valedon... Formerly played cello in high school orchestra; also plays bass guitar... Enjoys volleyball and waterskiing... Involved in school's Young Life organization and served as class representative.