2006: Provided depth to the offensive line especially during the mid-season's injury hit.

2005: Practiced with the squad, elected to use his redshirt season.

High School: Saw action on both sides of the ball for Coach Pacheco at Miami Springs High School...hit the gridiron for the first time in 2004 after distinguishing himself as a two-time National Champion in karate (heavyweight division)...earned Miami Springs High School's 2004 Offensive MVP honors...also earned All-Dade honors...two-sport athlete (football and karate)...graduated with honors.

Personal: Business major...son of Raul Valero...born March 9, 1987, in Miami, FL.