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Michigan State's tight end group has been relatively quiet in recent seasons, something that new offensive coordinator Brian Lindgren will look to improve upon in 2025.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 21

MSU's Velling's Ceiling, in the Words of His Position Coach

Michigan State was expected to have one of the best tight ends in all of college football when former Oregon State tight end Jack Velling followed Jonathan Smith and Co.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 19

Watch: Michigan State's Brian Wozniak Talks Spring Ball, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State is returning much of its tight end room from last year, which should help the unit, as a whole, take a leap. With

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Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 7

Spartans Need TE Velling to Repeat 2023 Success in 2025

The Michigan State Spartans' 2024 campaign did not go according to plan, as they fell behind too quickly and couldn't catch up. In MSU head coach Jonathan Smith's second season coaching the squad, the team will need to bounce back before the signing of Smith bites them where the sun doesn't shine.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / April 3

Watch: Michigan State's Jack Velling Talks Spring Ball, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Jack Velling comes off a first season at Michigan State that didn't exactly meet expectations. Expected to be one of the top tight ends in the country, he finished with just 411 receiving yards and one touchdown.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / March 28

Report: MSU's Velling One of Top Returning TEs in CFB

Michigan State football has a promising roster so far, mixed with a solid blend of newcomers and returners. One of those returning who is expected to make a big impact is rising senior tight end Jack Velling, one of the initial transfers who followed Jonathan Smith and Co.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 21

Report: MSU TE Velling Named Among Nation's Best

Tight end Jack Velling was highly touted heading into his 2024 campaign with Michigan State. Things didn't go quite according to plan, as the offense struggled and Aidan Chiles was sporadic as a passer.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 3

MSU to be Visited by Idaho Transfer TE

I recently reported on Michigan State's need to consult the transfer portal in order to shore up tight end position. "The Spartans have transfer portal needs, all of which vary in why it is a need.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 23

Velling Showed Glimpses of Potential for MSU

The Michigan State Spartans football season did not go according to plan after all the new faces showed up in East Lansing. While the season was not one to remember, one of the Spartans' most promising players returning for next season, tight end Jack Velling, showed glimpses of his true potential in his first season as a Spartan.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / December 1

Watch: Michigan State TE Jack Velling Talks Loss to Rutgers, Reflects on Season, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State junior tight end Jack Velling concluded his first season in East Lansing with his best performance yet. After not scoring a touchdown all offseason, Velling finally found the end zone in the Spartans' loss to Rutgers in their season finale on Saturday.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 22

Intriguing Michigan State Playmaker Due for Breakout Performance

The Michigan State Spartans' offense has not exactly been world-class this season, even though they actually have some very talented players up and down the roster.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 15

Spartan Tight End Could Fix Michigan State’s Offensive Issues

Michigan State tight end Jack Velling could be the key to unlocking the Spartans' red zone offense which has struggled this season. The Spartans are near the bottom of red zone efficiency ranks in the Big Ten.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 3

Michigan State's Top TE Disappoints Against Indiana

The Michigan State Spartans don't have a whole lot of genuine NFL talent on their roster with the 2025 draft coming up in April, but they do have one particularly intriguing player who could end up being a legitimate professional threat: tight end Jack Velling.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 30

Watch: Michigan State TE Jack Velling Reflects on Michigan, Looks Ahead to Indiana

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State was able to incorporate tight end Jack Velling back into the passing game in its loss to Michigan on Saturday. The veteran tight end finished Saturday's contest with 40 yards on four receptions, a performance he will need to build on as the Spartans will need all hands on deck against No.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 8

Recapping TE Jack Velling's First 6 Games as a Spartan

Jack Velling, one of Michigan Stat has been one of the bright spots so far this season for not only the Michigan State Spartans' offense but for the whole team.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / October 5

Michigan State TE Jack Velling: 'We Can Compete With the Best'

In its Week 5 loss to No. 3 Ohio State, Michigan State showed that it had the potential to go toe-to-toe with some of the best in the nation. While the outcome would say otherwise, had early mistakes on offense gone the other way, it could have been a much closer contest.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / September 22

Spartans TE Remains Positive After Loss to Boston College

The Michigan State Spartans lost a gritty battle to Boston College on Saturday night, 23-19, ending the undefeated streak and falling to 3-1 on the year.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 26

Michigan State Has a Breakout Weapon at TE

Having a dynamic pass-catching tight end can change the outlook of an offense. The Michigan State Spartans could have two. After posting an impressive season in Corvallis, Oregon State transfer Jack Velling should be one of the best tight ends in the country.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 10

Michigan State Football Star Named to National Award Watchlist

While quarterback Aidan Chiles is the talk of the town, Spartan tight end Jack Velling is arguably Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith's biggest transfer acquisition of this offseason.

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 7

MSU's Chiles-Velling Connection Should Be One of Nation's Best

The Michigan State Spartans are looking for an infusion of offensive production for the 2024 season. Head Coach Jonathan Smith, who helped turn around

College Football News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 3

MSU QB Aidan Chiles on Value, Growth of TE Jack Velling

Michigan State football saw a lot of turnover this offseason, but one of the key advantages it will have going into this season will be the chemistry between quarterback Aidan Chiles and tight end Jack Velling, who played together at Oregon State.

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / February 22, 2024

Michigan State football: Jack Velling ranked top 10 returning TE per PFF

New Michigan State football transfer Jack Velling has been rated a top 10 returning tight end in the nation by PFF. Michigan State football and Jonathan Smith have done an excellent job this offseason filling out the roster.

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / December 18, 2023

Michigan State football gets crystal ball for coveted TE transfer

Michigan State football picked up a crystal ball for a coveted tight end transfer in Oregon State’s Jack Velling. This is a big one. Michigan State football just picked up their first crystal ball prediction to land former Oregon State tight end Jack Velling.

College Football News / Spartan Shadows / December 9, 2023

Michigan State football hosting Oregon State TE transfer Jack Velling

Michigan State football has another big name on campus this weekend. His name is Jack Velling and he’s a major priority. This weekend is a massive one for new Michigan State football coach Jonathan Smith and his staff.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 7, 2023

Walter Nolen, Jack Velling, and the Latest Portal News

By Tony Thomas The Transfer Portal is the wild, wild west. Some players belong with the Magnificent Seven, while others belong with the Apple Dumpling Gang.