Harold Fannin Jr. is a former colelgiate football tight end for Bowling Green State University (2022 – 2024). While participating in the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, he made a 40-yard dash in 4.71 seconds and a 10-yard split in 1.56 seconds. He posted a broad jump of 9’ 10’’ and a vertical jump of 34’’. Fannin gave a start to 12 games in 2024 by leading the FBS with 117 receptions and 1555 receiving yards. One of the notable accomplishments last season includes entering the John Mackey Award watch list. (via NFL's official website)
Fannin Jr. registered his best performance at the 2024 68 Ventures Bowl by scoring 17 receptions for around 213 yards. He became the first tight ender player to lead the nation to victory in receiving yards and receptions. Fannin finished the game against Kent State with 171 yards, making 10 catches, thus surpassing Alex Bayer’s record of receiving yards. Against the match with Penn State, he scored 11 receptions for a total of 137 yards, thus becoming the only player from Bowling Green Falcons to score 100+ yards versus Nittany Lion’s defense. (via Bowling Green State's official website)
Harold Fannin Jr.'s high school
Growing up in Canton, Ohio, Harold Fannin Jr completed his education at McKinley High School. As a senior player, he was mentioned as First-Team All-Ohio, tallying 106 tackles, four fumble recoveries and six forced fumbles. Fannin was also named to an All-Federal League Selection list after six touchdowns and holding 36 passes for around 601 yards.
He played for coach Antonio Hall and won the Stark County Player of the Year with a name lettered on the baseball of McKinley High School. During high school, he had 15.7 yards (punt return) and 28.4 yards (kick return). Fannin was selected by the Northeast Inland District and Federal League as player of the year in 2021. (via Bowling Green State's official website)
Harold Fannin Jr.'s college
Harold Fannin Jr. enrolled to play collegiate football for Bowling Green State University from 2022 to 2024. While competing for the Bowling Green Falcons, he was honoured with the First-Team All-MAC and Hero Sports First-Team Group of Five All-Americans. (via NFL's official website)
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