2025: Junior
Took over the starting role at left guard ... helped pave the way for the offense to average 34.8 points and 396.2 yards per game ... offensive line allowed only three sacks all season ... also filled in on the defensive line late in the season.

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.