Jacob Ritter

Valpo ‘29 Qb, Chicago, 6’1 190 lbs, # 708-743-9994

[Jacob Ritter @JacobRitter07]

Top 10 plays
CCL-Orange All-Conference
Academic All-State team
9-2 record lost to state champs
Dual threat
#uncommitted
@IL_MaxPreps @PrepRedzoneIL @RedHawkFB @EDGYTIM @QBHitList @QBCoachHolc @AllenTrieu

[Jacob Ritter @JacobRitter07]

Offseason Work @ the dunes
Happy Mother’s Day

[D1 Bounce back Nico Downie @DownieNico]

I will be entering the transfer portal as a D1 FCS WR with 4 years of eligibility.

- 5’10, 170
-Slot/Outside flexibility
-Kick/Punt returner
-4.4 speed and the tape shows it ‼️

High School:

-California state leader in reg szn receiving yards, 2nd including playoffs despite 10 games played (2025)
-198 Rec, 3415 Rec yards, 34 TDS (for career)
High School film: https://t.co/zLQsYHqos3

Link to full 5+ minute D1 practice film: https://t.co/p2d5VNclTL

[James Kingsbury @JamesKingsbury0]

Can play any LB position + Special Teams !
2x Team Captain as a true freshman
Energy every single day ! Hit me up ❗️
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[Carsen Burckhardt @Carsen_Bur]

I will be entering the transfer portal on January 2nd as a designated athlete with 4 years of eligibility(R-FR) . Thank you Valparaiso for the opportunity and growth. I am looking for a new place to call home and am open to all opportunities. Phone #:
[phone]

[Spencer McCool #75 @SpencerMcCool26]

Beyond excited to announce my commitment to @valpoufootball! Big thanks to @CoachWaddle, @CoachNank and the staff for the opportunity! Also, thank you to my teammates, coaches and family for the support. 100% ready to play alongside my brother @BillyMcCool2025 again and step into D1 football.

@IMGAFootball @CoachPondIMG @CoachDennisIMG @OLCoach_Parker @Coach_M_Peters

[James Kingsbury @JamesKingsbury0]

My Recruitment is officially open ! 📥

• Lead all True Freshman in the nation (NAIA) in Tot. Tackles & tackles per game
• Leading the Sun conference in TPG, T-1st for Forced fumbles
• 1 tck short of program record (91)
• 2nd Team all conference
4 Years of eligibility
Film⬇️

[Marty Donahue @martydonahue]

Weeks 1-9 Regular Season Highlights

@RedHawkFB @CoachFitzFball
@PrepRedzoneIL @EDGYTIM @DeepDishFB

https://t.co/GPFljiG8TT

[Valpo Football @valpoufootball]

Game 7️⃣ Players of the Week 🟤🟡

#FIGHT_VU | #GOVALPO

[Valpo Football @valpoufootball]

Game 1️⃣ Players of the Week 🟤🟡

#FIGHT_VU | #GOVALPO

[Pioneer Football @pioneerftbl]

The PFL Defensive Player of the Week!

Gabriel Batres, Valparaiso
Batres had four tackles for loss and three sacks in the Beacons’ win against Virginia-Lynchburg.

@valpoufootball | #FCSisBest

[Tom Lemming @LemmingReport]

Danzel Newell 6’5” 255 Offensive tackle Chicago Marist has become a big-time recruit. Great extension, good length, very quick feet and can effectively block out on the second level. Great frame. Rising star. Class of 2026.⁦@Newell_Danzel⁩ terrific upside.

[Michael O'Connor @MichaelOC08]

After a great conversation with @CoachWalkerIV I am blessed to receive an offer from Western Illinois. @WIUFootball @RedHawkFB @CoachFitzFball @EDGYTIM @DeepDishFB @LemmingReport @PrepRedzoneIL
@CoachChris_Roll @AllenTrieu
@OJW_Scouting

[Mike Fitzgerald @CoachFitzFball]

Congrats to these guys on their signing day! These young men have been great examples for our program and will have a tremendous impact on their new schools on and off the field!

[Jacob Ritter @JacobRitter07]

@LDoyleWR2 @CoachGeiger_ @CoachFlo12 @valpoufootball @CoachWaddle @CoachLofthouse Let’s goooooo 👏👏

[TJ Greene @TJGreene70]

Thank you to @FBCoachTJ, and other coaches ,players, and staff for an outstanding official visit at JCU this weekend! #MenofCarroll #BlueStreaks

[Jacob Ritter @JacobRitter07]

Absolute beast and a great teammate

[Rico Schrieber @rschrieber14]

Committed 🚂 #BoilerUp
@crla130 @OLMafia @RedHawkFB @marist_oline @SWiltfong_ @adamgorney @GregSmithRivals @EDGYTIM @AllenTrieu @scottybscout @mikeclarkpreps

[Jacob Ritter @JacobRitter07]

Excited and blessed to announce my commitment to @valpoufootball I’d would like to thank God for the opportunities he has presented for me. Thank you to my family and school for helping make my decision. Let’s work!!
@CoachWaddle @CoachFlo12 @Coach_RJG @CoachFeltrop @EDGYTIM

[Jacob Ritter @JacobRitter07]

Thank you for the opportunity Coaches!! Let’s WORK!

[Valpo Football @valpoufootball]

Signed 📝

The journey starts here. Welcome to the Valpo Family, Jacob Ritter! 🏈

#FIGHT_VU | #GOVALPO

[Danzel Newell @Newell_Danzel]

After a great conversation with @CoachZacBarton and @TheHC_CoachLew I am blessed to receive a offer to @AztecFB

[Cole Nolan @ColeNolan__]

Senior Season Highlights-

Thank You @RedHawkFB
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@PrepRedzoneIL @AllenTrieu @LemmingReport @EDGYTIM @DeepDishFB @Phouly31
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https://t.co/DTJ6tWq92N