Jack Velling News, Rumors, Updates - Michigan State Spartans

Scores in season finale Velling reeled in all five targets for 68 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-28 victory versus Maryland.

Impact Velling put together another productive outing for the Spartans in the team's season finale, catching five passes for 68 yards and a touchdown. The 6-foot-5 tight end connected with quarterback Alessio Milivojevic on a nine-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Spartans a 24-14 lead going into the half. On the year, Velling finished with 36 receptions for 359 yards and three touchdowns across 12 games. With no remaining eligiblity combined with Michigan State's 4-8 record on the year, Velling has played his final collegiate game.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alessio Milivojevic connects with Jack Velling on great 9-yard TD catch, extending Michigan State’s lead over Maryland

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Season-best day in loss Velling totaled eight receptions (on nine targets) for 88 yards during Saturday's 20-17 loss versus Iowa.

Impact Velling put up a productive outing against Iowa, recording season-high numbers in both receptions and yards on the day while leading the team in both categories. The 6-foot-5 tight end has overall struggled to get involved for the Spartans this season, catching 31 passes for 291 yards and a pair of touchdowns through 11 games. A neutral site matchup against Maryland awaits on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Another score in Lincoln Velling totaled three receptions (on five targets) for 37 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-27 loss to Nebraska.

Impact When it rains, it pours. Velling found the end zone for the second consecutive game after failing to find paydirt in Michigan State's first three contests. The 6-foot-5 tight end connected with backup quarterback Alessio Milivojevic on a two-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Spartans their first score of the day. Velling will to continue his positive momentum when the Spartans host UCLA on Saturday.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State QB Chiles returns after briefly leaving game vs Nebraska after being sacked

Michigan State quarterback Aidan Chiles briefly left the game against Nebraska early in the second quarter after getting sacked

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

First score of season Velling caught their only target for one yard and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-31 loss against USC.

Impact Despite seeing just a single target on the day, Velling made an imapct for the Spartans as he found the end zone for the first time this season. The 6-foot-5 tight end connected with quarterback Aidan Chiles on a one-yard play action toss in the third quarter, bring the Spartans within seven points at the time. Velling will hope to build towards better days starting with a roadtrip to Lincoln to face the Cornhuskers following Michigan State's upcoming bye.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Maiava connects with Makai Lemon to propel No. 25 USC past Michigan State 45-31

Jayden Maiava threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores, and Makai Lemon caught a scoring pass and ran for another TD in No. 25 Southern California’s 45-31 victor...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Break through game Velling reeled in 6 of 7 targets for 70 yards during Saturday's 41-24 victory over Youngstown State.

Impact It's been a long time coming for Velling as he put together one of his best games as a Spartan against Youngstown State, recording season-highs in catches, targets and yards against the Penguins. The 6-foot-5 tight end flashed the potential many saw when he followed head coach Johnathan Smith to East Lansing, providing a consistent and reliable target for quarterback Aidan Chiles throughout the contest, particular int he absence of Nick Marsh in the second half. Velling will look to build off this performance when the Spartans travel to Los Angeles to face USC on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Break through game Velling reeled in 6 of 7 targets for 70 yards during Saturday's 41-24 victory over Youngstown State.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Friday Velling (foot) is good to go for Friday's game against Western Michigan.

Impact Velling is expected to operate as Michigan State's top tight end this season. He dealt with a foot injury in camp but is expected to be fully available to be an option in the passing game.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

BTN analyst shares practice update on Michigan State football TE Jack Velling After battling injuries early in camp, Michigan State tight end Jack Velling received praised on Thursday from BTN analyst Dave Revsine

AUGUST 22 • USATODAY.COM

Jonathan Smith Offers Injury Update for MSU's Top TE Michigan State tight end Jack Velling has dealt with a foot injury throughout most of fall camp, but according to coach Jonathan Smith, his...

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Back practicing Velling (foot) is back practicing before the Spartans' upcoming game against Western Michigan on Aug. 29, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact A week after it was announced that Velling would be sidelined with a foot injury, he is already making at least some strides. In terms of injury status, it remains questionable, but another positive development towards his injured foot could have him available by Aug. 29.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with foot injury Velling has not practiced yet in the preseason with a left foot injury, the Lansing State Journal reports. However, head coach Smith says Velling is close to running at full speed.

Impact Velling's status for the season opener may be known later this week, according to the report. Still, his status for the start of the season sounds uncertain and he could be eased into action.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State TE Jack Velling ranked near top of Big Ten by popular podcast A popular podcast has ranked Spartans tight end Jack Velling as one of the best in the Big Ten for his position

JULY 1 • USATODAY.COM

Spartans' Jack Velling Looks Ahead to Final Season Michigan State senior tight end Jack Velling spoke to the media following spring practice last week, commenting on the upcoming season, his...

APRIL 7 • SI.COM

Nick Marsh, Jack Velling hope to benefit from Michigan State football's revamped WR group Michigan State football added four transfer wide receivers with hope they can offset the additional attention Nick Marsh and Jack Velling sa...

APRIL 7 • LANSINGSTATEJOURNAL.COM

MSU tight end Jack Velling considered one of the best returning TEs in America Michigan State tight end Jack Velling received some high praise from Pro Football Focus on Friday

MARCH 28 • USATODAY.COM

Scores in season finale Velling reeled in all five targets for 77 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-14 loss to Rutgers.

Impact Velling connected with quarterback Aidan Chiles on a five-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter with the game already well in hand, his first score of the season. It was a less-than-ideal season for the junior tight end after transferring in from Oregon State in the off-season as Velling caught 36 passes for 411 yards and a single touchdown in 2024. Assuming he decides to stay in East Lansing, he will have to wait until 2025 for his next opportunity to suit up for the non-bowl eligible Spartans.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Velling (upper body) is not listed on Michigan State's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Rutgers.

Impact Velling is cleared for a return ahead of Michigan State's season finale against the Scarlet Knights as the 5-6 Spartans look to clinch a bowl game. The 6-foot-5 junior has appeared in all 11 games this season after transferring over from Oregon State, logging 31 receptions for 334 yards.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Velling is dealing with an upper-body injury, Jake Lyskawa of On3.com reports.

Impact Velling suffered his upper-body injury during the first quarter of Michigan State's game Saturday against Purdue. The injury explains why his latest log was not as spectacular as his previous performances this season. Ideally for Velling, he can recover before the 2024 Spartans cap off their regular season with another Saturday matchup, this time against Rutgers.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MSU TE Jack Velling's injury status unclear following win over Purdue MSU head coach Jonathan Smith said TE Jack Velling was in “good spirits” following a scary injury in Friday night’s win over Purdue

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Michigan State TE Jack Velling placed on backboard and carted off with injury on hit against Purdue

Michigan State tight end Jack Velling was placed on a backboard and carted off the field Friday night in the first quarter against Purdue

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Leads team in receptions in loss Velling gathered in all six targets for 53 yards during Friday's 31-10 loss against Oregon.

Impact Velling led the Spartans in receptions on the day, doubling the second leading receiver's total against the Ducks. The junior tight end has seen more involvement in the Michigan State passing attack in recent weeks, as he has caught 13 passes in the team's last three games after recording just six receptions in the Spartans' first three contests. Velling will hope to keep his positive momentum rolling through the bye week and onto the team's next matchup against Iowa the following Saturday.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive outing in loss Velling reeled in 6 of 9 targets for 77 yards during Saturday's 23-19 loss versus Boston College.

Impact With four of the team's top six receivers out with various injuries, the stars aligned for Valling to see an elevated role within the passing game against Boston College. The veteran tight end delivered, logging season-highs in receptions and yards on the day, though Velling continues to search for his first touchdown in the green and white. Velling will hope to build on this performance in a tought test against Ohio State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Alessio Milivojevic connects with Jack Velling on great 9-yard TD catch, extending Michigan State’s lead over Maryland

Michigan State QB Chiles returns after briefly leaving game vs Nebraska after being sacked

Jayden Maiava connects with Makai Lemon to propel No. 25 USC past Michigan State 45-31

Michigan State TE Jack Velling placed on backboard and carted off with injury on hit against Purdue