Xazavian Valladay
No. 35 – New York Jets
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1999-07-03) July 3, 1999
Matteson, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Brother Rice High School
College:Wyoming (2018–2021)
Arizona State (2022)
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Xazavian Valladay (born July 3, 1998) is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State and Wyoming.

Early life

Valladay's hometown is Matteson, Illinois and he attended Brother Rice High School. In his high school career, Valladay helped his high school to 9–3 record and to the 2016 Illinois Class 8A State Playoffs as the number eight seed.[1] Valladay would decide to commit to play college football at the University of Wyoming.[2][3]

College career

Wyoming

In Wyoming's 2018 season finale, Valladay had a breakout game as he rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped the Cowboys beat New Mexico to become bowl eligible.[4] Valladay finished the 2018 season with 396 yards and three touchdowns on 71 carries, while also hauling in four passes for 35 yards.[5] In the 2019 Arizona Bowl, Valladay had a monster game rushing for 204 yards and a touchdown, while also bringing in three passes for 91 yards and a score, as he helped Wyoming beat Georgia State to win their bowl game. For his performance on the game he was named the Offensive MVP for the game.[6][7] Valladay finished his breakout 2019 season with 1,265 yards and six touchdowns on 247 carries, while also notching 11 receptions for 211 yards and two touchdowns.[8] For his performance on the season he was named to the 2019 First Team All Mountain-West football team.[9] In week two of the 2020 season, Valladay had an amazing performance rushing for 163 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching two passes for 32 yards, as he helped the Cowboys beat Hawaii 31–7.[10] Valladay finished the shortened 2020 season with 550 yards and four touchdowns on 99 carries, while also hauling in 13 receptions for 105 yards.[11] For his performance on the year, Valladay was named First Team All Mountain West for the second straight season.[12] In week nine of the 2021 season, Valladay had another great performance rushing for 172 yards, but Wyoming would fall to San Jose State 27–21.[13] Valladay finished the 2021 season with 1,063 yards and six touchdowns on 209 carries, while also racking up 23 receptions for 233 yards.[14] For his performance on the season, Valladay would be named Second Team All Mountain West.[15] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Valladay announced that he had decide to enter the NCAA transfer portal and continue out his career elsewhere.[16][17]

Arizona State

Valladay would decide to transfer to Arizona State to play out his final season of eligibility.[18][19] Valladay had a stellar debut with Arizona State in week one of the 2022 season, as he rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns, as helped the Sun Devils beat Northern Arizona.[20] In week nine, Valladay had another great performance rushing for 118 yards and three touchdowns, as he helped Arizona State take down Colorado.[21] Valladay finished the season with 1,192 yards and 16 touchdowns on 215 carries, while also bringing in 37 receptions for 289 yards and two touchdowns.[22] For his performance on the season, Valladay was named second team all Pac-12.[23]

Valladay finished his college career with 4,466 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns on 841 carries, while also notching 88 receptions for 873 yards and four touchdowns.[24]

Professional career

Houston Texans

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Valladay signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent.[25] On August 13, 2023, Valladay was released by the Texans.[26]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 15, Valladay signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[27] On August 29, Valladay was released by the Steelers during final rosters cuts.[28]

New York Jets

On August 30, Valladay signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[29] He was promoted to the active roster on January 6, 2024.[30]

References

  1. ↑ "Xazavian Valladay". Arizona State University Athletics. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  2. ↑ Tim, Edgy (October 12, 2016). "Brother Rice RB Xazavian Valladay pledges to Wyoming". NBC Sports Chicago. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  3. ↑ Narang, Bobby (October 17, 2016). "Recruiting notes: X marks spot in Wyoming for Brother Rice's Xazavian Valladay". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ Rosales, Glen (November 24, 2018). "Wyoming football runs over New Mexico to become bowl eligible". Denver Post. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Xazavian Valladay 2018 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  6. ↑ Lev, Michael (January 1, 2020). "Arizona Bowl: Wyoming's 1-2 punch overwhelms Georgia State in 38-17 Cowboys triumph". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Wyoming rolls over Georgia State in Arizona Bowl". Sports Illustrated. Associated Press. December 31, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Xazavian Valladay 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ Kenerly, Matthew (December 4, 2019). "Mountain West Football Media Announces 2019 Postseason All-Conference Team". Mountain West Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Valladay, Smith each rush for 2 TDs, Wyoming eases by Hawaii". CBS Sports. Associated Press. October 31, 2020. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Xazavian Valladay 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Valladay, Cryder, Muma named to MW Preseason All- Conference Team". WyoToday.com. July 22, 2021. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  13. ↑ Thorburn, Ryan (October 30, 2021). "Wyoming Cowboys running game a bright spot in 27-21 loss to San Jose State". Casper Star Tribune. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Xazavian Valladay 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  15. ↑ Nguyen, Joe. "2021 Mountain West all-conference football teams: CSU Rams, Air Force land two apiece on first team". Denver Post. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  16. ↑ Thornburn, Ryan. "Wyoming Cowboys running back Xazavian Valladay enters NCAA transfer portal". Casper Star Tribune. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Valladay joins list of UW starters to enter transfer portal". Wyoming News. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  18. ↑ Druin, Donnie. "Wyoming RB Xazavian Valladay Transfers to Arizona State". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  19. ↑ Ortiz, Jenna. "ASU football to rely on transfer Valladay and Ngata at running back". AZ Central. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  20. ↑ Marshall, John. "Emory Jones sharp as Arizona State beats Northern Arizona". Oregon Live. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  21. ↑ Meyer, Craig. "Arizona State racks up 557 yards, beats Colorado 42-34". AP News. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Xavian Valladay 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  23. ↑ Cluff, Jeremy. "ASU football's Xazavian Valladay snubbed for Pac-12 first-team award". AZ Central. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  24. ↑ "Xavian Valladay". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  25. ↑ Karpman, Chris. "RB Xazavian Valladay signs UDFA deal with Texans". 247Sports. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  26. ↑ "Xazavian Valladay: Gets cut loose". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  27. ↑ Peterson, Derek. "Former Arizona State tailback Xazavian Valladay signs with new NFL team". Saturday Out West. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  28. ↑ Mau, Brendan. "Steelers cut former ASU RB Xazavian Valladay". Burn City Sports. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  29. ↑ "Xazavian Valladay: Jumps to Jets' practice squad". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 14, 2023.
  30. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (January 6, 2023). "Jets Sign 4, Place 3 on Injured Reserve Ahead of Season Finale vs. Patriots". NewYorkJets.com.
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