Entering 2020 season
An extremely accurate quarterback ... Continues to improve with practice reps ... Enters the season as the co-backup with Jordan Brookshire to Carson Baker.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2019)
Suffered an early season injury and ended up working with the scout team.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2018)
Did not play during his second season, where he was as high as No. 2 on the depth chart for parts of the year.
REDSHIRT SEASON (2017)
Was on the travel squad the whole season as a true freshman, but did not see any action ... Ultimately ended up redshirting.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at nearby Rancho Bernardo High School ... Led the team to a 24-3 record over the past two years including an 11-1 mark as a senior in 2016 ... Was 257-for-374 (68.7 pct.) for 3,496 yards and 32 touchdowns against 11 interceptions over the last two years, according to MaxPreps ... Also rushed 52 times for 237 yards and seven additional touchdowns ... Was a three-star recruit by 247sports, and a two-star recruit by Rivals and Scout ... Received a grade of 80 by Scout.
PERSONAL
Mark Anthony Salazar was born April 22, 1999, in San Diego ... Son of Robert Salazar and Lorie Atoe ... Picked the Aztecs over an offer from Fresno State, while drawing interest from Utah, Arizona, Colorado State and Utah State ... Is majoring in public administration.