Dylan Fairchild

Dylan Cooper Fairchild (born May 8, 2003) In addition to playing football, Fairchild was a two-time state-champion wrestler, finishing his career with a 67–0 record. A four-star recruit, Fairchild committed to play college football at the University of Georgia over offers from Auburn, Tennessee, and South Carolina.

College career After primarily playing as a backup in his first two seasons, Fairchild played in 14 games and started ten games at left guard in 2023. Entering the 2024 season, he was named one of the top returning guards in college football. Fairchild declared for the 2025 NFL draft, following the 2024 season.

Professional career

Fairchild was selected in the third round, with the 81st overall pick, of the 2025 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. Fairchild earned a 96 athleticism score at the NFL Scouting Combine, which was the second highest among all guards in his class. He was named the starter at left guard going into his rookie season.