RALEIGH -- Redshirt freshman cornerback James Valdez will miss the remainder of the 2017 season due to a torn ACL, Dave Doeren confirmed Thursday.

Valdez suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of the Wolfpack's contest with Marshall. The freshman saw action on 26 snaps for the Pack in relief of Johnathan Alston against the Herd.

While he won't be able to suit up for the rest of the fall, Valdez issued a statement for Wolfpack fans on Twitter.

I'll be back better than ever. ?? https://t.co/xIBoiKj8pW — James Valdez (@_JamesV_) September 14, 2017

Valdez's season-ending injury leaves the Pack reeling at the corner position with little depth behind Alston and Nick McCloud. But the return of Mike Stevens in the coming weeks should bring more stability to the unit.

Doeren also noted that Stevens will be ready to go against Furman, but is unlikely to see time on the field unless absolutely necessary. Against a Furman offense that implements the triple-option offense, the matchup is much more kind for Alston and McCloud before traveling to Tallahassee.