Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2020
Played in two games … started the season finale against Western Carolina in the 2020 Opportunity Bowl … completed 65 percent of his passes for 461 yards and three touchdowns … averaged 230.5 yards per game … rushed for 35 yards and scored one touchdown on the ground … helped EKU erase a 24-0 deficit and take a 25-24 third quarter lead at No. 11 Central Arkansas (Nov. 14), finishing the game 15-of-19 for 151 yards with one touchdown pass and one touchdown run … was 18-for-32 for 310 yards and threw two touchdown passes against Western Carolina (Nov. 21).

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2019
Redshirt season … did not play in any games.

HIGH SCHOOL
Helped Miami Northwestern to a 10-5 record and a class 6A state championship while throwing for 2,700 yards and 28 touchdowns as a senior in 2018 … completed 69 percent of his passes … earned All-Dade County honors as a junior and a senior … threw for 1,700 yards and 25 touchdowns while completing 65 percent of his passes in 2017 … received a three-star rating from 247Sports … MVP at the LSU and University of Tennessee football camps.
 
PERSONAL
Full name is Isaiah Joel Velez … son of Arcenio J. Velez and Stephanie Barros … has one sister – Elayah ... majoring in sport management.