Nick Velardo

Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-2
Weight:
262
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Charlotte, N.C.
High School:
Providence Day

2015
• Played in 13 games on the offensive line
• Had eight total tackles

2014
• Appeared in all 14 games for the Spiders
• Totaled 12 tackles, one pass breakup and one quarterback hurry
• Made three tackles at Maine
• Had two tackles and a pass breakup against No. 7 New Hampshire
• Picked up three tackes at Virginia
• Made a tackle in the season opener against Morehead State

2013
• Appeared in six games

2012
• Redshirted

High School
• Four-year letterman and three-year starter at Providence Day School
• All-CISAA and All-NCISAA honoree
• Shrine Bowl selection
• Southern Mecklenburg Defensive Second-Team
• Totaled 30 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and one touchdown
• Helped lead Providence Day School to the 2011 NCISAA state championship
• Also lettered for one season in lacrosse

Personal
• Son of Bernard and Julie Velardo
• Five-time honor roll member
• Headmaster's List in 2010-11