Andres Velazquez
Linebaker
5’9″
187
Miami Killian
Class of 2015
The Recruiting Rankings
247 Sports Composite: NR
247 Sports: NR
Rivals: NR
ESPN: NR | Profile
Scout: NR
Current Verbal Commitment
Undecided
Question & Answer
Q: Which college programs interest you the most?
A: Rutgers, FIU, UCF
Q: What is the most important thing you look for in a school?
A: Academics
Q: Who inspires you the most and why?
A: My father inspires me the most because he pushes me to do my best in everything I do whether it’s in the class room, on the football field and in life as well.
Q: What do you plan on studying in college?
A: I plan on studying business.
Q: In three to four years, where do you see yourself at?
A: I see myself graduating from college and pursuing a career in the field of business.
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively”. – Bob Marley
Q: Best advice you have received from your coach or coaches?
A: Hit hard and play fast
Q: What is your best sports memory to date?
A: When I knocked an offensive linemen to the ground and he was about three times my size.
Q: What is on your pregame playlist?
A: Dreams and Nightmares – Meek Mill; Fear – Ace Hood; Rich Forever – Rick Ross
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I like to listen to music, be outside, work out and volunteer.
Q: What superstition do you have?
A: If a black cat walks by me, bad luck shall happen.
Q: What is your favorite rivalry game that your team plays?
A: South Dade vs. Killian
Q: Name your favorite hangout spot?
A: Miami Beach
Q: Your most favorite college football conference?
A: ACC
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Steak
Highlight Video
Player profile photo courtesy of player’s Hudl profile
![Three generations of Garcia's pose for a photo from Hillsborough (Tampa) on Sunday, July 12 at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, Fla. From left to right is Hillsborough Head Coach Earl Garcia Jr., Earl "EJ" Garcia IV, and Earl Garcia III. [FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-High-School-Football-Media-Day-Day-2-Photo-Gallery.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
![The Durant Cougars (Plant City) hold up the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Flag during the photo session of the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers High School Football Media Day on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, Fla. [FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-High-School-Football-Media-Day-Day-1-Photo-Gallery.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
