Josh Veldman
Josh Veldman is a three-star recruit from New Lenox, IL, out of Lincoln Way West (No. 1,440 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Northwestern's 8 games this season.
Where Veldman comes from
- New Lenox, IL
- Lincoln Way West
- About 50 miles from Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,440 in the 2025 class.
- On the Northwestern roster since 2025
Where Veldman fits
Northwestern lists 17 linebackers this season.
Northwestern linebackers with a game this season
Northwestern is 6-2. Next: vs Iowa, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from New Lenox, IL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
David Braun
Pass share
40.2%
204 pass / 303 run
Plays / game
63.4
8 games
Team sack rate
7.4%
231 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Northwestern -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Grades highest in tackling and pursuit.
Northwestern has produced 1 All-Conference linebacker.
Two seasons at Northwestern
- 2026 Northwestern BraunYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Northwestern BraunYear 1 · Games –
- High school Lincoln Way WestNew Lenox, IL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,440 in the 2025 class. Signed with Northwestern.
2025
- Signed with NorthwesternThree-star, out of Lincoln Way West