Sneak peek at Memphis football Signing Day commits
Belleville (Michigan) High defensive lineman Lamar Fairfax flipped his commitment from Ohio to Memphis on Oct. 12 mainly because he appreciated the communication from the coaching staff. (Courtesy Lamar Fairfax)
Three-star prospect Lamar Fairfax Jr. was committed to Ohio for four months, mainly because the Belleville (Michigan) High defensive lineman liked the MAC program’s proximity to home.
The Memphis coaching staff, however, did enough for Fairfax to flip his verbal commitment to the Tigers on Oct. 12.
“What stands out for Memphis, it’s just like something that Ohio wasn’t doing,” Fairfax said. “They were checking up on me every week. I just like the program and how they develop players.”
Fairfax, a 6-foot-1 and 250-pounder, plans to sign his National Letter of Intent with Memphis when the NCAA’s early signing period opens Wednesday.
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Frank Bonner II
Frank Bonner is the Memphis Tigers football beat writer. He is originally from Indiana but arrived in Memphis after spending two years in Tulsa, covering Oklahoma State football and basketball. He covered high school sports in Columbus, Indiana for two years before getting his Master’s degree in Sports Journalism at IUPUI. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism from Indiana University.
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