Devaughn Vele
| Denver Broncos | |
|---|---|
| Position: | San Diego, California) |
| College: | Utah (2019–2023) |
| NFL draft: | 2024 / Round: 7 / Pick: 235 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick |
Devaughn Vele (born December 12, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes.
Early life and high school
Vele attended Rancho Bernardo High School. Coming out of high school, Vele decided to walk-on to play college football for the Utah Utes.[1][2]
College career
During the 2019 season, Vele used the season to redshirt.[3] During the 2020 season, he played in five games making two catches for 12 yards.[4] Heading into the 2021 season, Vele earned a scholarship from Utah.[5] In week six of the 2021 season, he pulled down a 37 yard touchdown reception, as he would help the Utes take down USC.[6] In the 2021 season, Vele had a breakout year bringing in 23 receptions for 389 yards and a touchdown.[7] In the 2022 season, he tallied 50 receptions for 595 yards and five touchdowns.[8] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Vele planned to head to the NFL, however he decided to return to Utah for the 2023 season.[9][10] In week ten of the 2023 season, Vele notched seven receptions for 80 yards in a loss to the Oregon Ducks.[11] In week eleven in a blowout win over Arizona State, Vele hauled in seven receptions for 56 yards and two touchdowns.[12] In the 2023 season, Vele notched 43 receptions for 593 yards and three touchdowns.[13] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Vele decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[14][15]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
203 lb (92 kg) |
33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.47 s | 1.53 s | 2.60 s | 36.0 in (0.91 m) |
10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) | ||||
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References
- ^ Bodkin, Michelle. "From Walk-On To WR1: Devaughn Vele Ready To Shine For Utah". KSL Sports. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Markham, Alex. "Utah WR Vele Declares for 2024 NFL Draft". Rivals.com. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Bagley, Cole. "Utes on the rise: Wide Receiver Devaughn Vele". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Furlong, Josh. "Utes' Devaughn Vele may be the best local receiver you've never heard of". KSL News. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Furlong, Josh. "Receiver Devaughn Vele returns to Utah for another season". KSL News. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Swensen, Jason (18 November 2021). "How trusting God allows Utah receiver and returned missionary Devaughn Vele to find success on the gridiron, and beyond". Church News. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Call, Jeff (19 April 2022). "Onetime walk-on Devaughn Vele is now battling to be Utah's No. 1 wide receiver". Deseret News. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Bagley, Cole. "Devaughn Vele WILL return to Utah for the 2023 season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Bagley, Cole. "Devaughn Vele plans to leave Utah and pursue NFL in offseason". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Bodkin, Michelle. "Devaughn Vele Will Play One More Season With The Utes". KSL Sports. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Walden, Eric (9 November 2023). "Utah football's best wide receiver is starting to gain momentum when the Utes need it most". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Coles, Joe (15 November 2023). "'Big Play Vele': Utah receiver Devaughn Vele making the most out of his increased touches". Deseret News. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Greene, Dana. "Utes receiver DeVaughn Vele declares for NFL Draft". ABC4 Utah. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Coles, Joe (3 December 2023). "Utah wide receiver Devaughn Vele declares for the NFL draft". Deseret News. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ Bodkin, Michelle. "Utah Receiver Devaughn Vele Declares For 2024 NFL Draft". KSL Sports. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ "Devaughn Vele Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Devaughn Vele College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.