He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, and was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.

[8] During the Chargers' training camp, Vasquez competed for the right guard starting position with veteran Kynan Forney.

Vasquez won the job, and Forney (who was dealing with a neck injury at the time)[9] was later released from the team.

[10] he remained at right guard during his tenure with San Diego Vasquez signed a four-year contract with the Denver Broncos on March 12, 2013.

Vasquez was an All-Pro in 2013, but over the past two seasons, struggled with nagging injuries and shifting positions.