Michael Fairbanks II

Height:
6-3
Weight:
265
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Powder Springs, Ga.
High School:
McEachern

AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2022):
Started every game at Sam linebacker/Edge rusher and had 43 tackles, 3.5 TFL and 1.5 sacks …Helped UAB in both the pass and run game and has been an instrumental part in helping UAB lead Conference USA in almost every defensive category this season… Named Bahamas Bowl Defensive MVP with seven total tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, and 0.5 sacks.

AS A REDSHIRT JUNIOR (2021):
Played in all 13 games this season, making one start at Marshall...Has recorded twenty-five tackles on the season, including matching a career-high four at No. 15 UTSA...Forced a fumble versus Liberty...Has two TFL and four QBH on the season.

AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2020):
Played in eight games for the Blazers... Notched three tackles on the season, including a career-high two against WKU on Oct. 17... Tallied his first career interception against UTSA on Oct. 3 and was responsible for a pass breakup in the first game of the season against Central Arkansas.

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2019)
Played in all 14 games for UAB… Recovered one fumble and was responsible for a tackle.

AS A FRESHMAN (2018)
Played in two games before taking a redshirt.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Three-star prospect by 247Sports…Three-time varsity letterwinner…Played weak-side defensive end in high school…As a junior, recorded 56 tackles, 25 TFLs and 10 sacks…Began starting as a sophomore…Posted a 4.09 GPA at McEachern...Committed to UAB over Air Force, Arkansas State, Army, Marshall and Southern Miss amongst others.

PERSONAL:
Son of Jude and LaMonique Fairbanks...Has one brother, Jalen...Major undeclared EGR Interest ...Born on March 12, 2000.