Valdez Stuvaints is a defensive back for the Pittsburgh Panthers standing 5'10" and weighing 195 pounds. The McKeesport, Pennsylvania native walked on to Pitt in June 2025 following his graduation from McKeesport High School. As a senior, he recorded 52 tackles, six pass breakups, four forced fumbles and three interceptions while helping the Tigers to a 6-0 conference record. He led McKeesport to consecutive WPIAL Runner-Up finishes. Stuvaints did not appear in game action during the 2025 season and remains on the roster as a returning player.