TE · Detroit Lions
Matt Veldman
Age 37 · 201 cm (6'7") · 116 kg · Born Aug 12, 1988 · North Dakota State
NFL career
2012
debut year
2013
last season
2
seasons
#85
jersey
College: North Dakota State
Games during career · Detroit Lions
Most recent results for the franchise while Matt Veldman was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
L
L
L
W
L
L
W
13–14 @ Vikings
2013-17 · Dec 29, 2013 · REGULAR
L
20–23 vs Giants
2013-16 · Dec 22, 2013 · REGULAR
L
16–18 vs Ravens
2013-15 · Dec 16, 2013 · REGULAR
L
20–34 @ Eagles
2013-14 · Dec 8, 2013 · REGULAR
W
40–10 vs Packers
2013-13 · Nov 28, 2013 · REGULAR
L
21–24 vs Buccaneers
2013-12 · Nov 24, 2013 · REGULAR
L
27–37 @ Steelers
2013-11 · Nov 17, 2013 · REGULAR
W
21–19 @ Bears
2013-10 · Nov 10, 2013 · REGULAR
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
North Dakota State alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended North Dakota State.
Cam Miller
QB · 2025 · Dolphins
Grey Zabel
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Jayden Price
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Mason Miller
OT · 2025 · Lions
Jake Kubas
G · 2024 · Giants
Jalen Sundell
OT · 2024 · Seahawks
Michael Tutsie
SAF · 2024 · Colts
Cody Mauch
G · 2023 · Buccaneers
Hunter Luepke
RB · 2023 · Cowboys
Nash Jensen
G · 2023 · Panthers
TE peers of the era
Other TEs who debuted within five seasons of Matt Veldman.
Adam Nissley
Debut 2012 · #86 · Falcons
Adrien Robinson
Debut 2012 · #81 · Giants
Andrew Szczerba
Debut 2012 · #85 · Falcons
Anthony Miller
Debut 2012 · Chargers
Austin Wells
Debut 2012 · #45 · Lions
Brad Herman
Debut 2012 · Patriots
Brad Smelley
Debut 2012 · Rams
Bradley Sowell
Debut 2012 · #85 · Bears