John Welde gives Villanova a local, pro-sized QB with upside
In the 2026 season, freshman John Welde is a 6-foot-3, 205-pound quarterback from Havertown, Pa., who arrived at Villanova after throwing for more than 4,000 yards in high school and setting his school’s career passing mark. He offers a sturdy frame, local familiarity, and developmental upside rather than proven college production, with no Villanova game stats yet available for 2026. If you want a young passer who can grow into the job and bring some homegrown swagger, he’s an intriguing fit.
