Damir Faison

Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-2
Weight:
255
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Charlotte
High School:
Vance
Major:
Political Science

A sizable multi-purpose athlete who was moved back to the defensive side of the ball during the offseason after closing redshirt freshman campaign at the tight end position … Expected to compete for depth chart inclusion on the front line, most likely at an interior slot, in addition to contributing on various special teams units … Was a late addition to ECU’s roster in the fall of 2018, officially joining the program as a preferred walk-on prior to the start of training camp.

2019: Appeared in the last five games of the season (USF, Cincinnati, SMU, Connecticut and Tulsa) … Spent first two-plus months of the fall on the Pirates’ defensive unit, which included a home contest against the Bulls, before offensive depth issues forced a move to tight end prior to a matchup vs. the Bearcats … Followed by making his first career start against the Huskies … Did not record any offensive, defensive or special teams statistics … Earned a place on the defensive preseason depth chart by the new coaching staff as a top reserve at the tackle position behind returning starter Jalen Price despite a late-spring injury.

2018: Experienced action in three games, thus preserving a redshirt campaign as a true rookie … Sat out the Pirates’ first nine (9) contests before playing against Connecticut, Cincinnati and NC State to close out the season … Was not credited with any defensive or special teams statistics … Previous staff also experimented with his services on the offensive side of the ball as a blocking back and tight end late during the fall.

High School: A two-sport athlete (basketball, football) at VHS … Helped the Cougars’ football program to an 11-4 overall record and a North Carolina Class 4A semifinal appearance as a senior … Was a First-Team All-Mecklenburg choice in 2017 by the Charlotte Observer … Tallied 75 tackles with 25 TFLs and 15 sacks … Listed at the 38th best player in the state by Scout.com … Also experienced action on the offensive line … Earned First-Team All-MECKA 4-A Conference honors as a junior … A second-team all-area selection by Charlotte Observer who helped Vance to a 13-2 record and reached the state 4-A semifinals in 2016 … Played limited snaps as a sophomore … Selected as a “Rising Star Award” nominee at the 5th Annual Charlotte Football Awards in 2015 … A three-star recruit according to 247Sports.com … Officially committed to the ECU program on May 12, 2018 … In addition to Pirates, also recruited by Appalachian State, Army, Colorado State, Georgia Southern, Maryland, Rutgers and Temple.

Personal: Full name is Damir Hakim Faison … A political science major … Earned ECU Honor Roll accolades for classroom work during the 2019 fall semester.