Matt Veldman Explained

Matt Veldman
Number:85
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:12 August 1988
Birth Place:Becker, Minnesota, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lbs:255
High School:Becker (Becker, Minnesota)
College:North Dakota State (2007–2011)
Undraftedyear:2012
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Pfr:VeldMa00

Matt Veldman (born August 12, 1988) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at North Dakota State. His younger brother Michael Veldman is the former quarterback for Gustavus Adolphus College.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Veldman signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2012 NFL draft as a rookie free agent.[1] He spent the entire 2012 season on injured reserve. On June 11, 2013, he was released to make room on the roster for QB Mike Kafka.

Detroit Lions

Veldman signed with the Detroit Lions on June 17, 2013. He played in one career NFL game.[2] He was released from the Lions on August 27, 2013. After spending time on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad, Veldman re-signed with the Lions practice squad on December 19, 2013.[3]

Washington Redskins

Veldman was signed by the Washington Redskins on August 14, 2014.[4] The Redskins waived Veldman on August 26, 2014.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jaguars sign 17 rookie Free Agents. Jaguars.com. September 5, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20180106173020/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-PressRelease/Jaguars-sign-17-rookie-Free-Agents/ffc824ca-bd96-42a9-8818-c389997fa543. January 6, 2018. dead.
  2. Web site: Archived copy . June 18, 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130624174139/http://blogs.detroitlions.com/2013/06/17/source-lions-sign-te-matt-veldman/ . June 24, 2013 .
  3. http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2013/12/19/5227790/lions-sign-matt-veldman-practice-squad Lions sign TE Matt Veldman to practice squad
  4. News: Jones. Mike. Redskins sign TE Matt Veldman, release DE Doug Worthington. Washington Post. August 14, 2014.
  5. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924112218/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Trim-Roster-To-Required-75-Players/a30a0afc-fceb-40c1-8ea2-47972cf4259c Redskins Trim Roster To Required 75 Players