“Going to the league is my dream. That’s something I want to do in the future,” said Texas‘ safety, Andrew Mukuba. However, before coming to today’s scenario, let’s go into the flashback for a while to get to know his journey better. This journey starts with a young boy living in a small town in Zimbabwe, Africa, who dreamed of playing football when he was a sixth grader.

Forward to today, he’s making waves in college football, especially in Texas, not only because he plays well on the field but also for his sense of maturity at this young age. His journey and the influence of those who instilled exceptional qualities in him, especially his mom, will be inspiring to know.

Early days of Andrew Mukuba

Mukuba was only nine years old when his life had a rough patch and his family shifted to Texas. His parents hail from Congo, and he has three siblings, including two younger brothers and a sister. When he was very young, his parents separated, and he started living only with his mom. While talking about how his family was in Zimbabwe, he said, “We came here for a better life because back home it was a kind of rough with everything going on.” He then explained the initial struggle of his family to settle in Texas in the hope of a better life. While talking about his dad, he said that although his parents got separated, his dad’s still around.

To give an insight into his mom’s hard work, Mukuba explained that, as a single parent, she had done everything to cope with her children’s every need. Mukuba said that his mom has been working as a housekeeper in a hotel since they came to Texas, and it’s his mom’s hard work that keeps him motivated to go harder. Mukuba has high respect for his mom, and he loves her. It’s only because of his upbringing that Makuba is such a grounded guy, and even his defensive coordinator noticed that. “How many times has he said thank you and said thank you, coach “. Brent Venables further explains that Mukuba is a nice guy who holds values of gratitude at this age. Our prior conversation only suggests his admirable qualities as an individual. Now, let’s examine his on-field excellence in greater detail.

High school and college career of Andrew

At Lyndon B. Johnson High School in Austin, Andrew Mukuba was a standout player and one of his most notable performances was when he was in his senior year. In 2020, Mukuba scored 60 tackles with 6 interceptions as a defense. On top of that, he excelled as an offensive player when he completed 27 passes for 427 yards along with 6 touchdowns. Throughout his high school career, Mukuba consistently displayed his exceptional skills on the field, earning him the prestigious title of a four-star recruit in the eyes of many recruiters.

To follow his dream, Andrew Mukuba joined Clemson University and played for the 2021–2023 seasons. He contributed to the team in 31 games that he played for the Tigers during the three years he stayed there. Throughout his career at Clemson, he scored 149 tackles with 4.5 tackles for loss and 1 sack, along with 1 interception and 20 pass breakups. However, after playing for three years, Mukuba transferred to Texas, where he’ll play as a safety. Texas expects Mukuba, with his significant experience and positive outlook, to be a key player in their defense.