… the Bulldogs also had their first 1,000 yard receiver since 2018 … Fresno State's offensive line served as protection to players among the top of the conference in passing, receiving and rushing ... Fall Academic All-MW.

2021 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in two games … saw limited action against UConn (Aug. 28) and UTEP (Dec. 18).

2020 (R-FRESHMAN): Did not see game action … sat out the season with injury.

2019 (Freshman): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Wasco High School ... played four years splitting time as a defensive end and tight end ... was a first team all-league selection ... named league MVP ... played in the All-Star Army Bowl game ... recorded 100 tackles and seven sacks in his career ... team captain ... was also a member of the Future Farmers of America ... was president of the football club ... volunteered with the Home Depot community clean up group.

PERSONAL: Born in Bakersfield, Calif. ... son of Guadalupe Velez and Rosa Ruiz ... has an older brother, Alan ... has one younger brother, Eddie ... enjoys weight lifting ... favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant because he never gives up ... his biggest athletic thrill is the energy of the game ... majoring in plant science.2e:{"name":null,"slug":null,"nick_name":null} 2d:{"is_college":36,"is_high_school":null,"slug":"fresno-state","name":"Fresno State","nick_name":"Fresno State Bulldogs","committed_to":"$2e"} 2f:T6b7,2022 (JUNIOR): Appeared in 10 games this season … was a special teams contributor … also saw action in the rotation on the offensive line … helped block for the top offense in the Mountain West … Fresno State's offensive line blocked for a 1,000 yard rusher. It is the first time since 2014 that the Bulldogs have had a 1,000 yard rusher … the Bulldogs also had their first 1,000 yard receiver since 2018 … Fresno State's offensive line served as protection to play

Osmar Velez