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1989 (Senior)
Ray Valladao (pronounced VALL-ah-doe) earned his third letter for the Huskers at defensive tackle after totaling 21 tackles, including 12 solos, over 10 regular-season games as a senior. He registered four TFLs (20 yards), including two sacks (15 yards). A consistent pass rusher, Valladao added 10 quarterback hurries and caused one interception. He started Nebraska’s final four regular-season games and the 1990 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl, notching one tackle for loss.
Valladao closed his Husker career with 34 total tackles, including 19 solos, over 28 regular-season games with five starts. He recorded eight TFLs (31 yards), including two sacks (15 yards) while adding 11 QB hurries. He also recovered a fumble and broke up two passes.
1988 (Junior)
Valladao started fall practice as the No. 3 left tackle on the defensive line behind Willie Griffin and Joe Sims, but moved up during camp and started the Kickoff Classic against Texas A&M. Griffin returned to reclaim the starting job and earn All-Big Eight honors before being drafted by the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Valladao lettered after playing seven games and finished with four tackles, two breakups and one quarterback hurry.
1987 (Sophomore)
Playing as the alternate left tackles behind All-American Neil Smith, Valladao played in all 11 regular-season games. He finished with nine tackles, including three TFLs (10 yards), while adding a fumble recovery.
1986 (Redshirt)
Valladao redshirted in his second season at Nebraska.
1985 (Freshman)
The alternate defensive left tackle on Coach Dan Young’s 5-0 freshman team, Valladao had 10 total tackles, including three TFLs (20 yards).
Atwater High School
Valladao was a high school All-American for Coach Mike Burrows at Atwater as a senior in 1984. He was also a standout shot putter on the track and field team.
Personal
The son of Edward and Sandra Valladao, Ray was born in Merced, Calif. He was a human development major at Nebraska and earned his bachelor’s degree in family science in 2003.