UConn’s Next Defensive Star: Axavier Bridges-Brooks

Axavier Bridges-Brooks is a 3 Star recruit who plays Safety at Rock Creek Christian Academy. Bridges-Brooks is ranked as the 963rd best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 90 Safety in the nation as well. In addition, Bridges-Brooks is listed as a top 30 recruit in the state of Maryland and is listed as the #4 Safety in the state of Maryland. He is committed to play at UConn.

Who are some role models in your life?

Some of the role models in my life are my family members.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

Tee Grizzley and Rod Wave

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory would be when we played Erasmus Hall and being down 14 to start the 4th quarter and coming back and winning in overtime.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

If I could travel anywhere I would go to Hawaii.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game at the age of 8 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet one sports hero it would be Deion Sanders.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment as a fan would be when the Pittsburgh Steelers won the Super Bowl.