Val Erickson is a three-star recruit from Chicago, IL, out of St. Rita (No. 821 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Liberty's 8 games this season.
Where Erickson comes from
- Chicago, IL
- St. Rita
- About 550 miles from Williams Stadium (VA)
- Three-star, No. 821 in the 2022 class; signed with Missouri.
Where Erickson fits
Liberty lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Liberty offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 10th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Liberty is 7-1. Next: at New Mexico State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Rita
Also from Chicago, IL
Came to Liberty by way of NC State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Liberty -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 10th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Liberty has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Five seasons, three schools
- 2026 Liberty ChadwellYear 5 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalNC State to Liberty
- 2025 NC State DoerenYear 4 · Games –
- 2024 NC State DoerenYear 3 · Games –
- Dec 2023 Entered the transfer portalMissouri to NC State
- 2023 Missouri DrinkwitzYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Missouri DrinkwitzYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. RitaChicago, IL · Class of 2022Three-star, No. 821 in the 2022 class. Signed with Missouri.Also from St. Rita: Kaleb Brown (UAB), Pat Farrell (Illinois), Matt Kingsbury (Minnesota) and 4 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Missouri to NC State, Dec 4, 2023.
- Transferred from NC State to Liberty, Jan 4, 2026.
2022
- Signed with MissouriThree-star, out of St. Rita
2024
- Transferred to NC Statefrom Missouri
2026
- Transferred to Libertyfrom NC State
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Eli Drinkwitz, Dave Doeren and Jamey Chadwell.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Liberty
