James/Markel Valdez Transfers From NC State

NC State rising redshirt sophomore cornerback James/Markel Valdez is transferring from NC State.

Thanks WPN! Looking forward to a new opportunity and what god has in store for me 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/3jX4RbC4fE

— Markel Valdez (@Valdez2x) May 4, 2018

In the Spring before last season, Valdez was suspended indefinitely from the team. He was eventually reinstated, and cracked the rotation, but unfortunately suffered a season-ending ACL tear in the second game of the season against Marshall.

Valdez was a member of NC State’s 2016 recruiting class, and was a 3-Star prospect out of Orangeburg, South Carolina. He chose NC State over offers from Michigan, UNC, South Carolina, Wake Forest and Tennessee.