2006-07 Men's Wrestling Roster
Biography
Competitive attitude … switched weights in high school to find better competition … desires to become all-American … High school: State champion at 140 pounds with 52-2 record as senior … finished third at regional tournament … El Paso Times all-city … named one of Texas’ top 10 recruits by InsideTexasWrestling.com … won 135-pound state title with 41-4 record as junior … unbeaten through 23 matches … El Paso Times all-city most valuable wrestler … 44-5 as sophomore … 38-5 as freshman … 175-16 career record … lettered four times in wrestling … coached by Anthony Carter … wrestled for Eastside Wildcats … coached by Loui Martinez … won club rookie of the year … Personal: Undecided on major … son of Gustavo and Rebeca Valdez … father played football at Sul Ross State (Texas) … born Jan. 24, 1988 in El Paso, Texas.
More on Jacob:
Favorite Singer/Music group: Tupac
Three things I must have if I were stranded on a desert island: Food, water, and a camel
Favorite Food: tacos
The place I must see someday: New York
In 10 years, you’ll see me: Working at some hospital
