Zelmar Vedder
Career Summary
Zelmar Vedder is a defensive back who joined the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted rookie after finishing his college career at Houston.
Vedder transferred to Houston after earlier stops at Modesto Junior College and Sacramento State, then signed with Kansas City following the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Vedder is from Stockton, California.
Houston lists his hometown as Stockton, California, and his high school as East Union High School.
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High School
Vedder played defensive back and wide receiver at East Union High School in Manteca, California.
He earned All-Valley Oak League honors and team MVP recognition. His career receiving totals included 18 catches for 328 yards and three touchdowns.
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College Career
Vedder played at Modesto Junior College, Sacramento State and Houston during his college career.
At Sacramento State, he recorded 58 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, nine pass breakups and a fumble recovery in two seasons. In 2025 at Houston, he played all 13 games and finished third on the team with seven pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Vedder signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft.
Houston announced his free-agent agreement with the Chiefs on April 25, 2026.
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NFL Career
Vedder began his professional career with Kansas City in 2026.
Houston announced his signing with the Chiefs following the draft.
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Career Accomplishments
Vedder earned academic recognition at Houston in his final college season.
He was named Academic All-Big 12 and received College Sports Communicators Academic All-District recognition in 2026.
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Playing Style
Vedder's documented college production reflects a long defensive back who has created pass breakups across multiple programs.
He totaled nine pass breakups at Sacramento State in 2024 and seven more at Houston in 2025. Houston also reported a 39.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-10 broad jump and a 4.51-second 40-yard dash at his pro day.
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