Aaron Valentin Class: Senior Hometown: Freeport, N.Y. Last College: Erie Community College Height / Weight: 6-1 / 205 Position: Wide Receiver

2008: 2008: Began Purdue career with start of spring semester ... received team's Newcomer Award - Offense for spring season.

Erie Community College: Three-star prospect by Rivals.com ... NJCAA honorable mention All-American in 2007 ... Northeast Conference Offensive Player of the Year ... broke all of school's season receiving records with 37 receptions for 612 yards (16.5 average) and 10 touchdowns as sophomore ... had school-record 95-yard kickoff return vs. Milford Academy ... set five career records and eight game records.

Personal: Given name is Aaron Justin Valentin ... born June 18, 1987 ... nickname is AJ ... communication major ... attended Freeport High School, where he earned the Dragon Award for the best receiver in Nassau County as senior ... enjoys playing basketball.