A Valders graduate is now in the NFL.
Not only was Offensive Lineman Luke Goedeke drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady’s team traded up to get him.
Tampa Bay had the 60th overall pick, but they sent that pick and the 180th overall pick to Buffalo to move up three spots and secure the Valders grad.
Goedeke began his collegiate career with UW-Stevens Point but transferred to Central Michigan University, where he blossomed into one of the best offensive tackles in the Mid-American Conference.
The 6′ 5″ 312 pound lineman had visited with Green Bay, leading some to think that he may end up getting a job close to home, but that is not the case.
He was initially projected to go in the 3rd or 4th round, but the Bucs saw enough in the local boy to give him a shot blocking for one of the greatest QB’s to ever play the game.