Alex Faniel

2017 Freshmen Headshots

Photo by Petre Thomas/Ole Miss Athletics

Position:
TE
Ht./Wt.:
6-6 / 250
Hometown:
Glen Allen, Va.
High School:
Glen Allen
Major:
Multi-Disciplinary Studies

2019 (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE): Did not appear in any games during redshirt sophomore season.

2018 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Switched from quarterback to tight end prior to the start of the season ... Made first collegiate appearance in a reserve role vs. ULM (10/6/18) ... Earned first letter.

2017 (FRESHMAN): Did not see any action and was redshirted ... Member of 2017 signing class.

HIGH SCHOOL: A consensus 3-star recruit ... Rated by ESPN as the No. 20 quarterback in the country and the No. 16 recruit out of the state of Virginia ... Rated by Scout as the No. 2 quarterback out of the state of Virginia ... Selected to play in the inaugural Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii ... Despite missing part of his senior season with injury, completed 72 of 119 passes for 1,475 yards and 14 touchdowns, while rushing for 312 yards and four scores ... Completed 70 percent of his passes for 1,147 yards in nine games as a junior ... Coached in high school by Salvatore Camp ... Lived in Hawaii as a child.

PERSONAL: Son of Dewey and Evalani Faniel ... Full name is Alex D’Marcus Faniel ... Born: July 16, 1998 ... Multi-disciplinary studies major with minors in chemistry, general business and legal studies.