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bisonsupporter
03-23-2012, 02:54 PM
Put up very good numbers and NFL teams are looking more and more at TE's. Chances Veldman get drafted vs. Undrafted FA?
HandoEX
03-23-2012, 03:50 PM
If he had been healthy more in college, he'd have a great shot. He is ranked on most draft projections in the 20-30 range among tight ends. There were 13 TEs drafted last year.
bisonfan08
03-23-2012, 04:03 PM
He had a great pro-day and TE's are becoming more of a priority in the NFL, especially ones with Veldman's size for in the Red Zone, however with his mediocre stats for an FCS player I only give him around a 10% chance of getting his name called. Granted his stats were earned on a run first team, but just don't see it happening, best of luck to him and all the other Bison though!
Bison"FANatic"
03-23-2012, 04:31 PM
He seemed to be pretty dinged up his whole career except for his Senior outing. This is going to be a pretty big hit on him when the scouts look at him as you take a beating in the NFL. If he could have turned in a few years like his senior year I would say more of a lock for the draft. Right now just throwing numbers out 15% draft 80% FA 5% neither.
MNLonghorn10
03-23-2012, 04:33 PM
zero............
PaBizon
03-23-2012, 04:35 PM
Agreed.>>>>
NDSUstudent
03-23-2012, 04:55 PM
The guy who writes a lot of draft stuff about the FCS and lower divisions that posts on AGS said this about Veldman when I told him Veldman was having a great pro day....


I was hoping he would. He could get drafted. I personally think he's going to be the first or only draft pick from NDSU this year. I like McNorton more than Cornick to be honest. Cornick needs a good pro day after his combine and all-star game performances that had most saying free agent.

I just checked his website and he has Matt going in the 7th round.....

http://www.jbscouting.com/index.php/fcs/fcs-player-ratings/2357-top-100-big-board-post-combine
NDSUstudent
03-23-2012, 04:58 PM
Sounds like Matt impressed the Jags....


Josh Buchanan ‏ @JoshBDraft Close
NDSU TE Matt Veldman has a visit with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

http://twitter.com/#!/JoshBDraft/status/183217801438314497
MarkyMark
03-23-2012, 05:51 PM
I was really impressed by Matt's numbers from the NDSU Pro Day but I don't think he will get drafted.

Could Matt be more effective as a WR than a TE in the Pro's?
reformedUNDfan
03-23-2012, 10:02 PM
Right now just throwing numbers out 15% draft 80% FA 5% neither.

sounds about right
North Side
03-24-2012, 01:16 AM
Right now just throwing numbers out 15% draft 80% FA 5% neither.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCFB2akLh4s
Kujava23
03-24-2012, 07:17 PM
It's a weak TE class I've heard from NFL Network. Hopefully he can sign as a undrafted free agent.
Bison bison
03-25-2012, 10:14 PM
I think it's possible.

Of course, Matt will be hallucinating, but it's possible.
td577
03-26-2012, 02:40 PM
While I am not too sure he will be drafted, I do think he will be invited to someone's camp this summer.
Bison bison
03-26-2012, 02:46 PM
Oh, hell.

My kids are invited to Camp Cormorant and you don't see a two page thread on the deal...
Twentysix
03-26-2012, 02:54 PM
Oh, hell.

My kids are invited to Camp Cormorant and you don't see a two page thread on the deal...

You should probably start one.
BISONBRI53
03-26-2012, 05:05 PM
You should probably start one.

Gabe will don't worry! :biggrin:
EndZoneQB
03-26-2012, 06:40 PM
Gabe will don't worry! :biggrin:

Only if his kids run a 4.4...
56BISON73
03-26-2012, 08:03 PM
40 times are so d2. The cone drill is where its at.
rutlandbison
03-26-2012, 08:47 PM
Only if his kids run a 4.4...

But below a 4.49
bruinbison
03-27-2012, 04:44 PM
He has now made ESPN's DraftTracker List. I don't think he was on it previously - especially before NDSU's pro day. Veldman is listed at 6' 6 7/8" - 254 lbs. Given a grade of 30 with a position rank of 21. Grade of 30 is in their borderline draft prospect range. More likely a undrafted FA signing player.
Too bad the Vikes already have 2 tall TE's who are supposed to be good receivers. It would be natural for them to want to sign a hometown guy, otherwise.
EndZoneQB
03-27-2012, 07:27 PM
He has now made ESPN's DraftTracker List. I don't think he was on it previously - especially before NDSU's pro day. Veldman is listed at 6' 6 7/8" - 254 lbs. Given a grade of 30 with a position rank of 21. Grade of 30 is in their borderline draft prospect range. More likely a undrafted FA signing player.
Too bad the Vikes already have 2 tall TE's who are supposed to be good receivers. It would be natural for them to want to sign a hometown guy, otherwise.

30 generally means nothing is known about said prospect...
THEsocalledfan
03-28-2012, 02:07 PM
30 generally means nothing is known about said prospect...

They should watch the highlight of DJ's TD screen pass in the Frisco game. Veldman absolutely blew up a guy right by the goalline to assure the TD. Love that play.
jaystus
04-05-2012, 01:10 AM
http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2012/4/4/2926569/2012-nfl-draft-matt-veldman-scouting-report