Lincoln University of Missouri Athletics

A two-time All-MIAA first team selection, Valin Carey totaled 484 tackles between 1981-84. The third-leading tackler in Lincoln history, Carey finished his junior and senior seasons on the all-conference list. 

In addition to his stellar play on the football field, Carey, who had 142 tackles in 1984 alone, was a proud and active member of the Lincoln University ROTC, and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1985. Carey spent a year as a student assistant coach for the Blue Tigers before graduating in 1986.