Personal information | |
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Born: | Becker, Minnesota | August 12, 1988
Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Becker (MN) |
College: | North Dakota State |
Position: | Tight end |
Undrafted: | 2012 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Career NFL statistics | |
Player stats at NFL.com |
Matt Veldman (born August 12, 1988) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at North Dakota State. His younger brother Michael Veldman is the Quarterback for Gustavus Adolphus College.
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.
Veldman signed with the Detroit Lions on June 17, 2013. [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]
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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