Becoming one of the most sought-after recruits in the country with over 40 offers didn’t just happen overnight for four-star receiver Andrew Marsh. It’s the result of years of hard work, dedication and the life-long yearning of playing for his late father.

Losing his dad, Timothy Marsh, at just seven years old is the hardest thing that Marsh has ever had to go through, but it’s also made him laser-focused on achieving his dreams of playing at a level that he can take care of his mom and sisters.

“Seeing my mom (Eleanor Marsh) work so hard just to take care of me and my sisters (Aquita Austin, Andranique Goodman, Adaiah Marsh) pushes me everyday,” Marsh said. “Seeing my mom work jobs and open businesses is a big motivation for me.”

That motivation has thrusted the 6-foot-1 receiver from Katy Jordan into becoming the No. 2 receiver and No. 8 overall prospect in the Class of 2025. 

It’s clear to see why the likes of Alabama, Georgia, Florida, LSU, Texas A&M, Texas, and many more are lining up for the prolific pass catcher’s signature.

During his junior campaign, he caught 65 passes for over 1,100 yards to go along with 15 touchdowns. His sophomore year, he finished with 845 yards on 53 catches with 11 touchdowns, and was named the District 19-6A Newcomer of the Year.

In spite of astounding numbers his last two seasons, it was actually his freshman year when he broke out and made a name for himself, which Marsh expected.

“I always played up in age,” Marsh said. “Playing little league up a grade. In 7-on-7 I was already playing 18u as an eighth grader. Those were some things that helped me prepare heading into high school to play on varsity as a freshman.”

That preparation helped him finish his freshman season with 411 yards and five touchdowns on 31 catches. 

Growing up, Marsh always had a feeling he was a good player and saw himself playing in the future, but this was the moment when he realized he could play at the next level.

“I just got a lot better all around,” Marsh said. “I started working out and training more, and that started to show on the field.”

While he has made his mark on the field, Marsh knows football has made its mark on him off the field as well. 

It taught him how to work and be part of something bigger than himself. It taught him how to be a man, and he said the life lessons football has taught him over time have helped him become the person he is today.

Those life lessons are things he will carry the rest of his life. Things like knowing that nothing in the world is going to be easy without putting in the work or how important relationships are. 

“Make sure that the relationships you make are good,” Marsh said. “First impressions are everything and all the people I’ve met have had a big impact on me.”

He plans to make his own impact when he gets to college. Off the field, he plans on studying business and entrepreneurship. But on the field, he wants to be playing early and has some hefty goals.

“I want to win a Biletnikoff award and national championship,” Marsh said. “After that, definitely get to the NFL and by God, have a good, long, healthy career to be able to take care of my family and the people I love.”