Ari Pablo Valsson (2028 WR/RB)

JV Highlights 2025

Definitely not missing practicing in Icelandic weather!

Blessed to be chosen Scout Team Player of the Week

My first Homecoming at an American high school. Great, fun week at GAC with lots of theme days, a parade and all-day pep rally. Realised that being a good role model is really important. Celebrated the week at the Homecoming dance with my friends. @GreaterAtlantaC @GACFootball @CoachSandoe @juliansteen8

Grateful to have completed my JV season at GAC. I really respect and appreciate my coaches and teammates for everything that they have done to make me feel welcome after moving thousands of miles away from my family and home in Iceland. I am already looking forward to next year! In my first season playing football in the US, I learned so much and really developed as a student-athlete. Thank you to my mom, dad and grandparents who have supported me on this journey. @GACFootball @GACFBRecruits @GAC_Athletics @GridironImports

Throwback to last year when I practiced a 40-yard dash for the first time back home in Iceland. Currently at 4.5 sec. Working towards a 4.4 sec 40-yard time for next season.

Learning excursion 2025. Had lots of fun in South Dakota with my fellow Spartans, especially my teammates, Coach Sandoe and Coach Granberg! Really enjoyed hiking in the Badlands and reflecting on my relationship with God. @CoachSandoe @GreaterAtlantaC

I can't believe that it's only been a year since I started playing football in Iceland, and now, I am blessed with the opportunity to play in Georgia, one of the biggest football states in America! Here is a throwback to one of my first games back home last year with Jötnar (Icelandic Giants).

2024 Freshman Football Highlights (ICELAND)

80-yd touchdown against Woodward Academy

I want to thank @GridironImports for creating opportunities for student-athletes like myself to play football in the United States. I am definitely making the most of my time at @GreaterAtlantaC with @GACFootball.

Congratulations to the GAC Football players of the week (POST 2): Scout POW - Aydin Barrie Special Teams POW - @G1Anand08 Special Teams POW - @landblackwood JV POW - Ari Valsson