Former Boston University quarterback devotes to CSU football

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Increasing the competition within a youthful quarterback room, former Boston College gunslinger Matt Valecce declared intentions of transferring to Colorado State on Monday afternoon.

Valecce, who becomes the third signal-caller on CSU’s roster owning in-game experience at the FBS level, completed 3-of-7 passes for 27 yards in six appearances as a redshirt freshman in 2019. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound quarterback then failed to crack the Eagles’ depth chart over the 2020 campaign despite maintaining QB3 duties over the prior season.

Cannot wait for this next chapter. Thank you to @CoachAddazio and @CoachBudmayr for the tremendous opportunity. Let’s ride. pic.twitter.com/BZolY0NBJh

— Matt Valecce (@mvalech4) April 26, 2021

The once highly touted prospect, who Steve Addazio recruited to BC in 2018, constitutes the fifth Eagle to join the Rams since CSU’s head coach arrived in Fort Collins –– alongside defensive lineman Mike Ciaffoni the offensive linemen trio of Cam Reddy, Adam Korutz and Elijah Johnson.

Categorized as a three-star arm and the No. 44 pro-style gunslinger in the nation by 247Sports.com, the New York native selected Addazio’s former squad over nine additional offers –– including Pittsburgh, Rutgers and three Ivy League programs.

Amounting to notable recruiting praise, Rivals and ESPN also pegged Valecce as New York’s top quarterback in the 2018 class.

While leading Fordham Preparatory School to the Class AA state championship, Valecce completed 41 touchdown passes and accumulated a state-most 3,333 passing yards as a senior in high school. In total, Valecce wrapped up his prep career with more than 10,000 career passing yards (top three in state history) as well as 112 touchdowns through the air.

Under new offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Jon Budmayr’s direction at CSU, Valecce will look to emerge as a primary reserve behind expected season-opening starter Todd Centeio.

Centeio totaled 299 all-purpose yards (207 passing) in three games with the Rams last season after arriving from Temple. Beyond the dual-threat signal-caller, CSU’s fellow quarterbacks include redshirt junior Justice Mccoy, Eastern Illinois transfer Jonah O’Brien, true freshman Luke McAllister and true freshman Chance Harris.