James Faison

Position:
Fullback
Height:
6-0
Weight:
220
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Clinton, N.C.
High School:
Clinton

A strong player who will compete for playing time at fullback • Should also see playing time on special teams • Has more carries than any other fullback on the roster • Earned “Super Ram” status in the weight room and is a member of the UNC strength and conditioning honor roll.

2001 • Sophomore Season
Played in nine games primarily on special teams and as a reserve fullback • Saw action on 56 snaps, including a season-high 13 snaps at Clemson.

2000 • Freshman Season
A walk-on who developed into one of the team’s best blocking backs late in the season • Started the last game of the season at fullback vs. Duke and had three carries for seven yards • Made his biggest impact of the season at Virginia, rushing twice for 20 yards, including a 16-yard run, and clearing a path for Willie Parker to gain 71 yards • Finished the season with five carries for 27 yards.

Clinton High School
Played seven different positions at Clinton High School for Coach Bob Lewis • Started at tight end and earned all-conference honors • Led his team to two state titles • Placed second in the state in the shot put for three straight years • Track team MVP as a senior • North Carolina Scholar award winner • Graduated ninth in his class of 170 • Served as an usher in his church for 13 years.

Personal
Born James Mayo Faison Jr. on Oct. 23, 1980 in Clinton, N.C. • Has three sisters • Greatest personal athletic moment was rushing for over 15 yards in the 2000 Virginia game • Chose Carolina because of the academic reputation • Would like to switch places with Deion Sanders for a day • Best friend on another team is Bryan Peterson of NC State • Post-school ambition is to go to medical school and become an orthopedist • Likes to read the Bible and spend time with his nephew and younger sister • Involved with Upper Room Campus Ministers • Majoring in biology.