Julian Vandervelde was a durable, battle-tested Iowa offensive lineman with NFL-caliber power and toughness
Vandervelde stood out at Iowa as a rugged, high-effort offensive lineman who started 37 career games and earned second-team all-conference honors as a senior, then carried that profile into a fifth-round NFL selection in 2011.[10] His combine numbers showed real power for the position, including 23 bench reps and a 5.21-second 40-yard dash at 301 pounds, while Iowa’s run game benefited from his presence in a line that helped the team win 28 games over his final three seasons.[1][2][10] The main concern in his pro story was back trouble, including surgery in 2014.[11]
