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Jersey Number 55
Ville Valasti
- Position:
- DL
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Helsinki, Finland
- High School:
- Itakeskuksen Iukio
EMU: 2018: Appeared in 11 games on defense for the Green and White… Totaled seven tackles, including a share of a tackle-for-loss, on the year… Recorded a season-high two tackles in his performance at Buffalo (Sept. 15)… Added a tackle to Eastern’s defensive performances against Monmouth (Aug. 31), San Diego State (Sept. 22), and Toledo (Oct. 13)… 2017: Saw action in six games for the Eagles...Finished season with six tackles with two multi-tackle games...DIABLO VALLEY: Played in 11 games for Head Coach Mike Darr in 2016...Recorded 36 tackles, including 10.5 sacks for a loss of 53 yards...Had a pair of two sack contests... Totaled five tackles, two sacks, three tackles-for-loss and a pass breakup in his team’s 42-21 win over San Joaquin Delta...HIGH SCHOOL: Played for the Finnish National Team from 2013-15...Earned first team all-state and all-conference honors...PERSONAL: Full name: Ville Pietunpoika Valasti....Son of Pietu Takala and Johanna Valasti...Has a brother, Mikko Takala, as well as two sisters, Veera Paavola and Emmi Takala...Psychology major.
Spring Weekend 2026 Cinematic Recap
Monday, April 20
White Defeats Green in Annual Spring Football Game
Saturday, April 18
2026 Spring Game Press Conference
Saturday, April 18
EMU Welcomes Dylan Drummond to the Football Ring of Honor
Friday, April 17
