| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 1, 2002 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 301 lb (137 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Position: | Defensive tackle |
| High school: | Monte Vista (Spring Valley, California) |
| College: | Montana State (2021–2023) Washington (2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Sebastian Valdez (born August 1, 2002) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the Montana State Bobcats and Washington Huskies.
Early life and high school
[edit]Valdez attended Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley, California. He committed to play college football for the Montana State Bobcats.[1]
College career
[edit]Montana State
[edit]As a freshman in 2021, Valdez recorded 41 tackles with six and a half being for a loss, and three sacks.[2] In week 3 of the 2022 season, he notched three tackles in a loss versus Oregon State.[3] During the 2022 season, Valdez notched 44 tackles with ten being for a loss, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.[4] In 2023, he recorded 40 tackles with eight and a half being for a loss, and five sacks.[5] After the season, Valdez entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6] During his time as a Bobcat he earned both first and second-team All-Big Sky selections.[when?][7]
Washington
[edit]Valdez transferred to play for the Washington Huskies.[8] During his one season as a Husky in 2024, Valdez notched 49 tackles, two sacks, and a pass deflection.[9] After the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL draft.[10]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m) |
301 lb (137 kg) |
31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
10+3⁄8 in (0.26 m) |
5.02 s | 1.72 s | 2.84 s | 4.46 s | 7.38 s | 27.5 in (0.70 m) |
8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) |
34 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[11] | ||||||||||||
On April 26, 2025, Valdez signed an undrafted free agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[12] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Tomashoff, Roman. "DT Sebastian Valdez is vital to Washington's defensive scheme". Huskies Wire. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Shaw, Braden. "Sebastian Valdez has 'earned what he's gotten' playing on the Montana State D-line". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Raley, Dan. "Husky Roster Review: Valdez Hopes to Go From Big Sky to UW Big Deal". Washington Huskies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Stuber, Thomas. "Valdez continues to strive for ceiling despite extra attention from opposing offensive lines". Skyline Sports. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Nakos, Pete. "Washington lands commitment from Montana State DL Sebastian Valdez". On3.com. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Flores, Victor. "Montana State Bobcats D-lineman Sebastian Valdez enters transfer portal". 406 Sports. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Raley, Dan. "Sebastian Valdez Might Be Important Piece to Husky Football Puzzle". Washington Huskies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Yamashita, Andy. "Sebastian Valdez, Zach Durfee have UW defensive line 'headed in the right direction'". The Seattle Times. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Katson, Alex. "Washington DT Sebastian Valdez added to Hula Bowl roster". Huskies Wire. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Raley, Dan. "Sebastian Valdez Stands Out at Husky Pro Day with his Strength, Look". Washington Huskies on SI. SI.com. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ "Sebastian Valdez College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
- ^ "49ers confirm signings of six undrafted free agents, including a receiver with elite athletic traits". Niners Nation. April 27, 2025.
- ^ "49ers Release, Waive, and Make Roster Moves on a List of Players". 49ers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.