reliable North Dakota State TE with championship pedigree
Veldman was a starting tight end and team captain at North Dakota State, helping the Bison win the 2011 FCS national title, and he earned second-team All-MVFC honors after posting a career-best 26 catches for 331 yards as a senior.[2][6] His value was more than box-score production: he was trusted enough to start all 15 games in the title run and was described as a major contributor on a championship team, which points to blocking reliability, consistency, and leadership in a pro-style role.[2] The main caution is durability, since his post-college path was repeatedly interrupted by injuries, including an MCL tear and prior ACL/Achilles issues.[5][9]
