PRO: Fernando Velasco is coming off his second full season on the Titans’ active roster. The former undrafted free agent appeared in all 32 games from 2010-2011, including three starts in 2010. Velasco spent the majority of his first two years with the Titans on the practice squad. A versatile player that can line up at center or guard, he will compete for playing time at both positions in 2012.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• In 2010, Velasco saw action in all 16 games with three starts. He made his first career NFL start at left guard at Dallas (10/10/10).
• After spending a season and a half on the practice squad, Velasco made his first regular season appearance at San Francisco on Nov. 8, 2009.
TITANS TIDBITS:
• In 2010, Velasco started a foundation called Right C.H.O.I.C.E.S. which is an acronym for Christ Humility Opportunity Integrity Character Education and Success. The foundation sponsors a free camp for kids age 8-14 in his hometown every summer. More than 200 kids attend the camp each year.
• Velasco enjoys bowling, golfing, watching movies and playing basketball in his spare time.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Wrens, Ga., native was originally signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on May 2, 2008.
• Waived on Aug. 30, 2008 and signed to the practice squad on Aug. 31, 2008.
• Re-signed as a free agent by the Titans on Jan. 12, 2009.
• Waived on Sept. 5, 2009 and signed to the practice squad on Sept. 6, 2009.
• Signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Nov. 7, 2009.
• Waived on on Nov. 14, 2009 and signed to the practice squad on Nov. 17, 2009.
• Signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Dec. 30, 2009.
COLLEGE:
• Played 50 games with 26 starts at Georgia.
• As a senior (2007), started all 13 games at center and received All-SEC second-team honors.
• As a junior (2006), started all 13 games at strong-side offensive guard.
• Played 12 games in both freshman (2004) and sophomore (2005) seasons.
• Received degree in health and physical education from Georgia.
PERSONAL:
• Single, splits time between Nashville and Wrens, Ga.
• Was four-year letterman as defensive tackle and offensive tackle at Jefferson County High School in Wrens, Ga. Selected to Georgia All-State team as senior.
• Also played basketball two years in high school.
• List of favorites: (movie) “Life”; (TV show) “Family Matters”; (actor) Denzel Washington; (food) fried chicken; (vacation spot) Miami; (school subject) math; (car) Cadillac Escalade; (video game) Madden NFL; and (author) Joel Osteen.
• Born Fernando Antonio Velasco on Feb. 22, 1985 in Harris, N.Y.
PRO: Fernando Velasco is coming off his second full season on the Titans’ active roster. The former undrafted free agent appeared in all 32 games from 2010-2011, including three starts in 2010. Velasco spent the majority of his first two years with the Titans on the practice squad. A versatile player that can line up at center or guard, he will compete for playing time at both positions in 2012.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• In 2010, Velasco saw action in all 16 games with three starts. He made his first career NFL start at left guard at Dallas (10/10/10).
• After spending a season and a half on the practice squad, Velasco made his first regular season appearance at San Francisco on Nov. 8, 2009.
TITANS TIDBITS:
• In 2010, Velasco started a foundation called Right C.H.O.I.C.E.S. which is an acronym for Christ Humility Opportunity Integrity Character Education and Success. The foundation sponsors a free camp for kids age 8-14 in his hometown every summer. More than 200 kids attend the camp each year.
• Velasco enjoys bowling, golfing, watching movies and playing basketball in his spare time.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Wrens, Ga., native was originally signed by the Titans as a rookie free agent on May 2, 2008.
• Waived on Aug. 30, 2008 and signed to the practice squad on Aug. 31, 2008.
• Re-signed as a free agent by the Titans on Jan. 12, 2009.
• Waived on Sept. 5, 2009 and signed to the practice squad on Sept. 6, 2009.
• Signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Nov. 7, 2009.
• Waived on on Nov. 14, 2009 and signed to the practice squad on Nov. 17, 2009.
• Signed from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Dec. 30, 2009.
COLLEGE:
• Played 50 games with 26 starts at Georgia.
• As a senior (2007), started all 13 games at center and received All-SEC second-team honors.
• As a junior (2006), started all 13 games at strong-side offensive guard.
• Played 12 games in both freshman (2004) and sophomore (2005) seasons.
• Received degree in health and physical education from Georgia.
PERSONAL:
• Single, splits time between Nashville and Wrens, Ga.
• Was four-year letterman as defensive tackle and offensive tackle at Jefferson County High School in Wrens, Ga. Selected to Georgia All-State team as senior.
• Also played basketball two years in high school.
• List of favorites: (movie) “Life”; (TV show) “Family Matters”; (actor) Denzel Washington; (food) fried chicken; (vacation spot) Miami; (school subject) math; (car) Cadillac Escalade; (video game) Madden NFL; and (author) Joel Osteen.
• Born Fernando Antonio Velasco on Feb. 22, 1985 in Harris, N.Y.
