2026: Incoming cornerback who reclassified to the 2026 signing class in August of 2026 … enrolled at Texas A&M in August, 2026.
PRIOR TO TEXAS A&M: Prepped at McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tenn. in 2024 and 2025 before transfering to West Boca in Boca Raton, Fla. ahead of the 2026 season ... Reclassified from the 2027 to 2026 signing class … consensus three-star prospect, originally from Canada ... ranks as the No. 36, No. 43 and No. 54 prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals, On3.com and ESPN.com, respectively ... Valade was also rated as the No. 42, No. 46 and No. 60 defensive back nationally by ESPN.com, Rivals/On3.com and 247Sports.com, respectively ... compiled 31 tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss and two interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown, during two seasons at McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tenn ... He was a two-way standout, having also recorded 43 receptions for 664 yards (15.44) and seven touchdowns on offense, while adding six kickoff returns for 114 yards (19.00) on special teams ... helped lead the Tornado to a 21-5 record over two seasons, including a TSSAA Division II-AAA State Championship in 2024.
PERSONAL: Born Jan. 9, 2008.