New Mexico State University Athletics

2020 (Redshirt Sophomore)
Season postponed to the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 (Redshirt Freshman)
Missed the season due to injury.

2018 (Freshman)
Redshirt season ... Appeared in one game, making his collegiate debut at Minnesota (8/30).

High School
Played four years of varsity football at Rio Rancho HS under head coach David Howes … Helped the Rams to a pair of 6A State Championships and undefeated seasons in 2014 and 2016 … Was named to the USA Today 2017 All-USA New Mexico First Team … Earned a spot on the 2017 All-Metro 6A First Team during his senior campaign … Anchored a line that allowed the offense to pass for 229.1 yards per game and rush for 120.4 yards as a senior … Blocked for an offense that accumulated 31 passing and 22 rushing touchdowns in 2017 … Named to the USA Today 2016 All-USA New Mexico First-Team.

Personal
Son of Ivan Vallo and Peggy Tafoya ... Has an older brother, Kyle ... Majoring in business administration.