Eastern Michigan Athletics

2018 Football Roster

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Ville Valasti
Ville Valasti
Valasti BSU
Photo by: Steve King/KingStudios
Valasti BSU
Photo by: Steve King/KingStudios
Valasti WMU
Photo by: Steve King/KingStudios
Ville Valasti
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.
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