Previous School
Attended Southwest Minnesota State University for one year and was a member of the football team.

High School
Prepped at York High School … coached by Glen Snodgrass … lettered and started for three years at the varsity level … earned all-conference and all-district accolades and was a Shrine Bowl nominee … helped the Dukes reach the state playoffs in 2022 and 2023 … wrestled all four years, qualifying for state three times while placing sixth twice … achieved honor roll status all four years.

Personal
Born in Scottsbluff, Neb., on February 7, 2005 … son of Rich and Jodie Velde … has an older sister Alexis … enjoys lifting weights.