Ian Garcia

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Position:
Punter
Height:
6-0
Weight:
210
Hometown:
Windermere, Fla.
High School:
Foundation Academy

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024): Did not see game action.

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2023): Handled the punting duties in three games … Averaged 36.1 yards on 10 punts … Pinned opponent inside 20-yard line on one occasion, while two of his punts resulted in fair catches … Made collegiate debut in season opener with North Alabama, punting four times for 149 yards (37.5 yards/punt) … Averaged 37.0 yards on four punts at Ole Miss.

AS A FRESHMAN (2022): Redshirted … Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Foundation Academy for coach Andre Walker … Handled the kicking and punting duties for the Lions, while also playing defensive back … Averaged 37.7 yards on 25 punts, while also pinning opponents inside their own 20-yard line on seven occasions … Also logged 59 kickoffs, with 25 of those resulting in touchbacks … Recorded 57 tackles (14 solo), including six tackles for loss … Also tallied a pair of forced fumbles and eight pass break-ups … Was also a standout in soccer and track & field at Foundation Academy.

PERSONAL: The son of Kelly Marcal and Sergio Garcia … Has one brother, Dylan.