2026 PFN Player Profile: Marcus Velez – QB – Universal Audenried Charter
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Billy Splain | May 23, 2026
Marcus Velez
QB
Universal Audenried Charter
Class Of 2027
Jersey #3
HT/WT 5-8 170
730 passing yrds 15 td’s
2nd team all-pub
Coach says: “Marcus will be a 2 year captain, expected to be a 3 year captain. He has lead the team at QB, and is a tremendous student athlete”.
Why do you play football?
Gives me a good sense of hard work and dedication in my life
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Winning the game
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
I don’t know about now but can newton was my favorite growing up because of the crazy plays he could pull of
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Probably the td pass to Kahseem Armstrong against EHS. It gave us a strong lead and led to us sealing the game
What was last years season like for you?
It was a season of ups and downs but I enjoyed it for my first varsity season
What are your goals for this coming season?
Have a better record then last year and improve on my stats
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Probably the LB that played for O’Hara last season
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Andy Reid
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Eagles Vs Patriots super bowl was crazy and I watched it with my whole family then we went to the parade
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Waterboy thats what I grew up watching
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Let’s go marcus!!
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Moss somebody for a td
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
Probably my mother she’s such a good person and I strive to be like her
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Basketball
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Audi R8
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Video games are fun to play and take my mind off things
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning the pub
What is your favorite play to run?
smash
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
Probably like 3 plates of thanksgiving dinner
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
I don’t eat out much maybe popeyes
What is your favorite vacation destination?
A nice beach
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