Jack Velling
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| Atlanta Falcons | |
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| Position | Tight end |
| Roster status | Undrafted free agent |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Seattle Prep |
| College | Oregon State (2022–2023)
Michigan State (2024–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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Jack Velling is an American football tight end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans and the Oregon State Beavers, and was signed by the Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL draft.
Velling attended Seattle Prep School in Seattle, Washington. As a senior, he brought in 57 catches for 838 yards and four touchdowns.[1] Velling committed to play college football at Oregon State over other schools such as Arizona, Fresno State, Michigan, Minnesota, and Utah.[2]
College career
Oregon State
Velling made his collegiate debut in week 3 against Montana State, where he caught one pass for seven yards.[3] In week 7 against Washington State, he hauled in four receptions for 63 yards.[4] In week 8, Velling hauled in his first career touchdown[citation needed] on a 60-yard catch against Colorado.[5] In a week 11 matchup against California, he recorded two receptions for 15 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Beavers win 38–10.[6] A week later, Velling caught three passes for 74 yards and a touchdown in a 31–7 win over Arizona State.[7] In Oregon State's bowl game, he made two receptions for 21 yards in a 30–3 loss to Florida.[8] Velling finished the year with 16 receptions for 281 yards and three touchdowns,[9] earning Freshman All-American honorable mention accolades from College Football News.[10]
On December 6, 2023, Velling announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.[11]
Michigan State
On December 18, 2023, Velling announced that he would be transferring to Michigan State.[12]
