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[apos] All-State squad and as district[apos]s OL MVP as senior… Also included in Knoxville News-Sentinel[apos]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[apos]s Young Life organization and served as class representative.