Vernon Valdez, Jr. (August 12, 1935 – June 1981) was a professional American football defensive back in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills (1961) and the Oakland Raiders (1962,1963). He also played in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams in 1960. Valdez played college football at the University of San Diego [Quarterback]. Valdez was formerly an JC All-American and played at Antelope Valley Junior College. See also Other American Football League players References 1935 births 1981 deaths Sportspeople from Los Angeles County, California American football defensive backs San Diego Toreros football players Los Angeles Rams players Buffalo Bills players Oakland Raiders players Players of American football from California American Football League players