Patrick Valent is a three-star recruit from Warren, OH, out of John F. Kennedy (No. 2,507 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Rice's 8 games this season.
Where Valent comes from
- Warren, OH
- John F. Kennedy
- About 1,150 miles from Rice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,507 in the 2023 class.
- On the Rice roster since 2023
Where Valent fits
Rice lists 17 offensive linemen this season.
Rice offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 86th in the country in line yards this season (a team number).
Rice is 1-7. Next: at North Texas, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Warren, OH
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rice -- now graded as a developmental piece up front.
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The unit he anchors ranks 86th nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Rice has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Four seasons at Rice
- 2026 Rice AbellYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portal
- 2025 Rice AbellYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Rice BloomgrenYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Rice BloomgrenYear 1 · Games –
- High school John F. KennedyWarren, OH · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 2,507 in the 2023 class. Signed with Rice.
Moves
- Entered the transfer portal from Rice, Jan 3, 2026.
2023
- Signed with RiceThree-star, out of John F. Kennedy
2026
- Entered the portalfrom Rice
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Mike Bloomgren, Pete Alamar, and Scott Abell. Multi-era developmental context.
In the portal · 2026
In transfer portal
