THE COLLEGE GAME · 2026
Big Ten · Players & roster
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PLAYER DETAILS · 2026
Summary
Josh Veldman earned Illinois Class 7A all-state recognition at Lincoln-Way West in 2024. His prep honors also include conference athlete and defensive player awards.
Additional background from the official source retained October 16, 2026: His junior prep season in 2023 included 110 tackles, twelve tackles for loss, six pass breakups and four forced fumbles.
Checked 2026-10-30 · Sources: Northwestern Roster — official source
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