Chad Fairchild
Chad Fairchild is a three-star recruit from Hampton, GA, out of Lovejoy (No. 1,030 in the 2026 class) who has not played in East Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Fairchild comes from
- Hampton, GA
- Lovejoy
- About 400 miles from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class.
Where Fairchild fits
East Carolina lists 12 linebackers this season.
East Carolina linebackers with a game this season
East Carolina is 4-4. Next: vs South Florida, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Lovejoy
Also from Hampton, GA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Harrell
Pass share
45.5%
245 pass / 294 run
Plays / game
67.4
8 games
Team sack rate
6.1%
277 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for East Carolina -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
East Carolina has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers.
Joined East Carolina in 2026
- 2026 East Carolina HarrellYear 1 · Games –
- High school LovejoyHampton, GA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,030 in the 2026 class. Signed with East Carolina.Also from Lovejoy: Tim Sims (Memphis), Quentavius Scandrett (Ball State), Caleb Carson (Stanford) and 3 more.
2026
- Signed with East CarolinaThree-star, out of Lovejoy