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Jack Velling 2026 NFL Draft Profile | TE from Michigan State
Scouting Report
Jack Velling is a senior tight end from Michigan State whose primary value lies in his alignment versatility and reliable hands. He has lined up in nearly every tight end role including in-line in the slot at wingback as an X receiver and even at fullback giving coordinators multiple deployment options without substitution tells. His career catchable pass rate is above 90 percent per PFF demonstrating dependable ball-catching ability on key downs. Velling has adequate NFL size at 6-4 1/8 and 244 pounds with room to add functional mass. However his athleticism is consistently described as below average by evaluators and he is stiff in and out of his route breaks limiting his upside as a dynamic receiving weapon. His blocking is his most significant weakness as he lacks the upper-body strength and power to sustain blocks against NFL-caliber defenders despite showing willingness to engage. PFF ranked him 310th on their big board while NFL Draft Bible had him 9th among tight ends in their preseason positional rankings. Velling projects as a late Day 3 or priority undrafted free agent whose path to a roster spot requires adding functional weight and developing a blocking-first identity while capitalizing on his sure hands as a complementary receiver.
Strengths
Alignment versatility lining up in-line slot wingback X receiver and fullback
Sure hands with career catchable pass rate above 90 percent per PFF
Adequate NFL size at 6-4 and 244 with room to add mass
Willing mentality as a blocker despite technique limitations
Movement skills allow him to line up as a detached receiver
Positional experience across multiple formation types
Playmaker mentality capitalizing on targets when opportunities arise
Weaknesses
Below-average overall athleticism limiting ceiling as receiving weapon
Stiff in and out of route breaks lacking hip fluidity for separation
Needs significant size for blocking role at 244 pounds
Lacks upper-body strength and power to sustain NFL-level blocks
Limited athletic upside with projected 4.67 forty time
Projects as roster fringe player rather than projected starter
Blocking is weakest area despite needing to be blocking-first identity