Ripon College Athletics

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Tied for ninth in school history for single season rushing touchdowns (13 in 2018)...Tied for sixth in school history for single game touchdowns (4 vs. Knox College - 11/3/18)

2019: Academic All-Conference

2018: All-Conference Second Team...Red Hawk of the Week (11/12/18)...Red Hawk of the Week (10/1/18)...Ranked second on the team in rushing yards with 604 on 114 carries (5.6 ypc)...Tied for the Midwest Conference lead in rushing touchdowns (13)...Caught six passes for 51 yards (8.5 avg.)...Ranked third on the team in All-Purpose Yards (690)

2017: Appeared in eight games...Ranked second on the team with 329 rushing yards on 70 carries (4.7 ypc)...Ranked second on the team in rushing touchdowns (3)...Ranked third on the team in receptions with five for 31 yards (6.2 avg.) and one touchdown

2016: Appeared in eight games...Rushed for 135 yards on 23 carries (5.9 ypc)...Caught three passes for 42 yards (14.0 avg.)...Recorded one tackle

PERSONAL: Son of Michael VanDeVelde and Karen Walker...Has one sister, Haley...Mother Caryn played golf at Northern Illinois University...Father Michael ran track at Kishwaukee...Nickname is "Vandy"...Most memorable football moment is defeating Waunakee in Overtime during Senior year of High School...Chose Ripon College because I wanted to be coached by the legends themselves (Coach Coles and Coach Ernst)...Favorite team to play is Lawrence University...Hobbies include having a good time with my family and friends, lifting, and playing with my dog...Favorite athlete is Ava Conrad...Season goal is to do the best I can and help the team have the best season possible...Career goal is to do what's best for me and my family