St. Edward’s Lehman commits to Valpo
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:39PM 
Quarterback Ben Lehman helped put the finishing touches on a major rebuilding project at St. Edward over the past two football seasons.
The 17-year-old Elgin resident agreed to tackle a similar rebuilding project at the college level when he gave his verbal commitment Monday to play for Valparaiso University.
Lehman led the Green Wave to back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in school history in 2009 and 2010. Those two playoff appearances matched the St. Edward football program’s total in the previous 35 seasons combined.
The 6-foot-1, 195-pound senior hopes to make similar progress as quarterback for Valpo, which finished 0-11 last season under first-year coach Dale Carlson.
Lehman made an official visit to the Indiana school last weekend and phoned Carlson’s staff Monday to tell them he’s on board.
“When you build a program you develop better character and become a better person,” Lehman said of the challenge that lies ahead. “I think it’s a lot like going to St. Ed’s. Valpo’s giving me the opportunity to do the same thing and possibly start next year. They told me I’ll have an opportunity to compete.” read more >>
Ben Lehman played with the St. Edward spring team in the 2010 All-American 7on7 Passing League high school division.
Lehman in High School