Fernando Valdivia
Fernando Valdivia
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Fernando Valdivia
Fernando
Valdivia
5'9" | 160 lbs | ATH
Capital | 2026
State
WV
has been an unsung hero and valuable asset to the Capital program for four years, who is under the radar as a prospect. He’s played all over the field and is an unselfish athlete who does what is asked of him. He started as a freshman and sophomore at quarterback before moving to an ATH role as a junior, but an opening again at quarterback is likely filled once again by Valdivia. Size will be an issue for him at that position for colleges, but he’s shown quality arm talent in the past. His athletic versatility will be intriguing to D3 or possibly D2 programs, depending on just how athletic he is.
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Another Capital prospect who we saw at the PRZ WV Combine in May was 2026 quarterback
Fernando Valdivia
Fernando
Valdivia
5'9" | 160 lbs | ATH
Capital | 2026
State
WV
. He’s been ranked as one of the top QBs in this class since his freshman year and possesses next-level arm talent. Size is the one aspect that may keep him from bigger college opportunities if he doesn’t continue to grow, but Valdivia will one day be a steal for a small college if he eventually ends up there.
Here’s what we said about his Combine performance:
“2026 Capital QB
Fernando Valdivia
Fernando
Valdivia
5'9" | 160 lbs | ATH
Capital | 2026
State
WV
is another undersized but talented passer who always catches our eye when we see him play. He possesses a strong arm for his stature and can really drive the ball down the field effortlessly. The ball jumps off his hand, and he’s a natural thrower who looks smooth operationally. We’ve been fans of Valdivia for a while now and currently have him ranked inside of our 2026 Top 5 quarterbacks. He showed us why we do at the Combine and has been the starting QB1 for the Cougars since his freshman year.”
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2026 Capital QB
Fernando Valdivia
Fernando
Valdivia
5'9" | 160 lbs | ATH
Capital | 2026
State
WV
is another undersized but talented passer who always catches our eye when we see him play. He possesses a strong arm for his stature and can really drive the ball down the field effortlessly. The ball jumps off his hand, and he’s a natural thrower who looks smooth operationally. We’ve been fans of Valdivia for a while now and currently have him ranked inside of our 2026 Top 5 quarterbacks. He showed us why we do at the Combine and has been the starting QB1 for the Cougars since his freshman year.
If he can continue adding size over the next two years, Valdivia can maintain that high praise and ranking by the time he’s a senior and finish as one of the top passers in this class.
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