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Valerian Ume-Ezeoke

Valerian Ume-Ezeoke

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Valerian Ume-Ezeoke (born February 14, 1993) is an American football center for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Ume-Ezeoke played college football at New Mexico State University.

Early life

Born the son of Anthony and Tina Ume-Ezeoke, Valerian attended Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland, Texas, where he was a member of the Patriots football team. Ume-Ezeoke played both offensive and defensive line for the Patriots, earning an All-State as a sophomore and junior.

Recruiting

Ume-Ezeoke committed to New Mexico State University on September 2, 2010. He choose New Mexico State over football scholarships from the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado State University, and Tennessee State University.

NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeight40‡Commit date
Valerian Ume-Ezeoke
C
Garland, TexasLakeview Centennial High School6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)267 lb (121 kg)–-Sep 2, 2010 
Scout:2/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 36 (C)   Rivals: –- (C), –- (TX)
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

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College career

Ume-Ezeoke came in played in 8 games as a true freshman, starting six of those games. As a sophomore, Ume-Ezeoke started all 12 games for the Aggies. Ume-Ezeoke was named to the Rimington Trophy watch list as a junior, again starting all 12 games for the Aggies. As a senior in 2014, Ume-Ezeoke was once again added to the Rimington Tropher watch list and earned All-Sun Belt Conference First Team as an offensive lineman.

Professional career

Prior to the 2015 NFL Draft, Ume-Ezeoke was projected to be undrafted by NFLDraftScout.com. He was rated as the twentieth-best center in the draft.

Pre-draft measurables
HtWtArm length40-yd dash10-yd split20-yd split20-ss3-coneVertBroadBP
6 ft 2 in302 lb32.12 in5.45 s1.75 s3.10 s4.82 s8.15 s30 in8 ft 10 in25 reps
All values from 2015 Pro Day Results

Atlanta Falcons

On May 6, 2015, Ume-Ezeoke signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons. Ume-Ezeoke was cut during the first round of Falcons' cuts on August 30, 2015.

Arizona Cardinals

On January 5, 2016, Ume-Ezeoke was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to a future/reserve contract. On May 4, 2016, he was cut by the Cardinals.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 1, 2016, Ume-Ezeoke signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On August 20, 2016 the Steelers waived Ume-Ezeoke. On August 22, 2016, Ume-Ezeoke was placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers.

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