34 Facts About Max Garcia

1.

Max Garcia was born on November 9,1991 and is an American football guard who is a free agent.

2.

Max Garcia was a team captain at Florida, where he was recognized as second-team all-SEC in 2014.

3.

Max Garcia was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round, 133rd overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft.

4.

Max Garcia competed in the shot put and discuss events.

5.

Max Garcia traveled to Australia in the summer of 2009 to compete in World Track meet.

6.

Max Garcia originally attended the University of Maryland before transferring to the University of Florida.

7.

Max Garcia redshirted in 2012 due to NCAA transfer rules, and started 12 games at left tackle for Maryland in 2011.

8.

Max Garcia started 37-of-39 games played at the University of Florida and the University of Maryland, earning starts at left tackle, left guard and center.

9.

Max Garcia was voted second-team All-Southeastern Conference as a senior at Florida after starting all 13 games at center for the Gators following an offseason transition from left tackle and left guard.

10.

Max Garcia graded out to more than 97 percent in his 757 snaps played, and was on the Rimington Trophy watch list.

11.

Max Garcia was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week on two occasions.

12.

Max Garcia started all 12 games and saw action at both left tackle and left guard in his first year competing with the Gators, and anchored the offensive line after being the only starter to not miss time due to injury.

13.

Max Garcia played in the 2015 Senior Bowl and Medal of Honor Bowl following his collegiate career.

14.

Max Garcia was drafted by the Broncos in the fourth round, 133rd overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft.

15.

Max Garcia appeared in all 16 regular-season games and all three postseason games, seeing time at both guard positions.

16.

Max Garcia made his NFL debut vs the Baltimore Ravens on September 13,2015.

17.

Max Garcia made his first start at left guard vs the New England Patriots on November 29,2015, seeing action in all 79 offensive snaps at both guard spots.

18.

On February 7,2016, Max Garcia was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50.

19.

Max Garcia was named the starting left guard for the 2016 season by head coach Gary Kubiak.

20.

Max Garcia started all 16 games and played every offensive snap.

21.

Max Garcia allowed just three sacks in 16 games and was called for holding just twice.

22.

Max Garcia was again named starting left guard by new head coach Vance Joseph for the 2017 season.

23.

Max Garcia started all 16 games at left guard for the second consecutive season.

24.

Max Garcia was called for holding only one time and allowed four sacks.

25.

Max Garcia started his first game of the season at right guard in Week 6 after struggles from McGovern.

26.

Max Garcia was moved over to left guard the following week after Leary suffered a torn Achilles.

27.

Max Garcia started the next three games there before suffering a torn ACL in practice prior to Week 11.

28.

Max Garcia was placed on injured reserve on November 20,2018.

29.

On March 14,2019, Max Garcia signed with the Arizona Cardinals.

30.

On March 26,2020, Max Garcia was re-signed to a one-year contract by the Cardinals.

31.

On March 25,2021, Max Garcia was re-signed to another one-year contract by the Cardinals.

32.

Max Garcia was released on August 31,2022 and re-signed to the practice squad.

33.

Max Garcia's father is Mexican and his mother is of Puerto Rican descent.

34.

Max Garcia majored in Family, Youth and Community Sciences at Florida.