Dylan Fairchild

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Dylan Fairchild
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Fairchild with the Bengals in 2025
No. 63 – Cincinnati Bengals
Position Offensive guard
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2003-05-08) May 8, 2003 (age 22) [1]
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight318 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school West Forsyth (Cumming, Georgia)
College Georgia (2021–2024)
NFL draft 2025: 3rd round, 81st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dylan Cooper Fairchild (born May 8, 2003) [1] is an American professional football offensive guard for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Bengals Pick 81 in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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Early life

Fairchild attended West Forsyth High School in Cumming, Georgia. In 2021, he was a participant in the High School All-American bowl. [2] In addition to playing football, he was also a state-champion wrestler. [3] A four-star recruit, Fairchild committed to play college football at the University of Georgia over offers from Auburn, Tennessee, and South Carolina. [4] [5]

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. [6] Entering the 2024 season, he was named one of the top returning guards in college football. [7] Fairchild declared for the 2025 NFL draft, following the 2024 season. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m)		318 lb
(144 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		29.5 in
(0.75 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [9] [10]

Fairchild was selected in the third round, with the 81st overall pick, of the 2025 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. [11] [12] He was named the starter at left guard going into his rookie season.

References

  1. 1 2 "Dylan Fairchild Offensive Guard Georgia". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Georgia Star Commits to 2021 All-American Bowl". NBC Sports. April 11, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  3. ↑ "2020-21 WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: Dylan Fairchild, West Forsyth". www.forsythnews.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  4. ↑ May, Jed. "Georgia was always on prospect's mind. Patience pays off with offer, commitment". Macon Telegraph.
  5. ↑ Sentell, Jeff. "4-star offensive lineman commits to Bulldogs". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN   1539-7459 . Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  6. ↑ Towers, Chip. "Georgia's Dylan 'Pickle' Fairchild has come into his own". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN   1539-7459 . Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Dylan Fairchild dubbed 'top returning guard in the nation' by ESPN analyst". 95.5 WSB. July 30, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Football: Dylan Fairchild, West Forsyth grad, declares for NFL draft". www.forsythnews.com. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Dylan Fairchild Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Dylan Fairchild College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  11. ↑ Williams, Jason (April 26, 2025). "Dylan Fairchild to Cincinnati Bengals in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis for 81st pick". Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  12. ↑ Hobson, Geoff (April 25, 2025). "Bengals Select G Dylan Fairchild With 81st Overall Pick". Bengals.com.
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