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Posted: Jan 09, 2026 3:47 PMUpdated: Jan 09, 2026 3:47 PM

Dewey Football Standout Signs to Graceland University

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Brian McSweeney
Dewey football standout Jayden Vallen officially signed to play college football at Graceland University on Friday.
 
Vallen talked about what this day means for him and his experience at Dewey.
 
Vallen became a star on the offensive side of the ball with his speed and quickness at runningback. He was part of a Dewey football bunch led by first year head coach Scott Sapulpa, who went 4-6 this past season, finishing one win shy of a playoff appearance.
 
Sapulpa talked about the impact Vallen had on the team.
 
Graceland University is an NAIA school in Lamoni, Iowa, near the Iowa-Missouri border. Lamoni is just over 110 miles northeast of Kansas City. The Yellowjackets finished 3-7 under first year head coach Phil Staback. Graceland had four all-conference selections this season.
 
Jayden's mother Jessica Vallen talked about the growth and hard work he's put in.
 
Vallen made his verbal commitment to Graceland University on Dec. 21, 2025.

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