| Personal information | |
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| Born: | August 12, 1988 Becker, Minnesota, U.S. |
| 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 | |
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| * 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 a former American football tight end. 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.
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]
References
- ↑ "Jaguars sign 17 rookie Free Agents". Jaguars.com. Archived from the original on January 6, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 24, 2013. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ Lions sign TE Matt Veldman to practice squad
- ↑ Jones, Mike. "Redskins sign TE Matt Veldman, release DE Doug Worthington". Washington Post. Retrieved August 14, 2014.
- ↑ Redskins Trim Roster To Required 75 Players