Caden Veltkamp

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2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Owls have a new quarterback, but the excitement is really about the new head coach. Veltkamp started for Western Kentucky last season after serving as a backup for a couple of seasons prior. However, this actually hadn't been the plan. TJ Finley was supposed to be the guy, but he got hurt, and Veltkamp got his chance. In 12 games as a starter, he completed 66.8 percent of his passes for 3,097 yards, 25 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He also ran for seven touchdowns but averaged only 1.3 yards per carry. Still, his 6-foot-6, 236-pound frame makes him a threat to punch it in around the goal line. That was good enough to get Veltkamp the chance to transfer to FAU and the AAC, where he will see another Western Kentucky alum. Zach Kittley is getting his first shot as a head coach. You may remember him as the Houston Baptist OC whose dynamic offense was ported over to WKU, where Bailey Zappe set FBS records, and then Kittley moved on to Texas Tech, where his offense still played. Veltkamp in a Kittley offense could put up some video game numbers, and he'll have some continuity in the passing game with Easton Messer transferring to FAU alongside him. Read Past Outlooks
Announced as Week 1 starter
August 12, 2025
Veltkamp will be Florida Atlantic's starting quarterback at Maryland on Aug. 30, FAU Owls Nest reports.
ANALYSIS
Back in December, it was announced that Veltkamp would transfer from Western Kentucky to Florida Atlantic. Considering his overall excellence for WKU, it is not so surprising that the Owls named him starting quarterback going into their 2025 season. 2024 saw Veltkamp logging well over 3,000 passing yards and 30 total touchdowns. The question becomes whether or not he can translate all that success to the American Conference, which may pose at least a bit more of a challenge.
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Commits to FAU
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December 24, 2024
Veltkamp has committed to Florida Atlantic, per Mike Farrell of MikeFarrellSports.com.
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Will play in bowl game
December 15, 2024
Veltkamp will play in the Boca Rotan Bowl versus James Madison on Wednesday, per Steve Wiltfong of On3.com.
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Transfer Portal
December 10, 2024
Veltkamp will enter the transfer portal, Mike Farrell of MikeFarrellSports.com reports.
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Throws for 300 yards
December 1, 2024
Veltkamp went 28-for-47 for 301 yards and a touchdown against JSU on Saturday. He picked up seven yards on the ground while fumbling twice and losing one of those fumbles.
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Throw two TDs, three INTs
November 23, 2024
Veltkamp went 20-for-34 for 262 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions against Liberty on Saturday. He also rushed eight times for 30 yards.
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