12-YEAR NFL VETERAN • NEXT LEVEL CHEF • PERFORMANCE CREATOR
I create content at the intersection of offensive line mastery, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and cooking—built on the credibility of a 12-year NFL career and a proven track record of turning elite performance habits into real-world results.
Drafted 69th overall in 2010. Built a 12-year NFL career at offensive tackle. Co-captain of the 2015 NFC West Champion Arizona Cardinals. Known for pro-level perspective: technique, preparation, recovery, consistency, accountability.
I left the league and stepped into a totally different kind of pressure: feeding kids. I ran a school kitchen and built menus far beyond cafeteria standards—fresh, flavorful, and focused on nourishment. This story has been covered by ESPN, People, and NFL Films.
Contestant on Next Level Chef Season 5, bringing competitive intensity and big flavors to a national stage. Combining athletic discipline with culinary creativity under the pressure of Gordon Ramsay's kitchen.
Technique breakdowns, film study, coaching cues. The "big man" performance lens—strength that transfers, mobility that matters.
Sustainable fat loss (lost 75 lbs post-NFL), strength & conditioning, recovery habits, longevity-driven training.
High-protein, nutrient-dense meals. Farm-to-table with an ethnic spin. Cooking tools, grills, prep systems.
Athlete performance tools, film & recruiting tech, simple repeatable systems that scale.
"I'm Jared Veldheer—12-year NFL OT and Next Level Chef Season 5 contestant—creating performance content that blends offensive line mastery, fitness, and real-food cooking for an audience that buys what they use."