Hall of Fame
Chad Faulcon was a force on the defensive side of the football, helping Montclair to a 36-9 record and 31-4 mark within the NJAC over his four seasons. The Red Hawks qualified for the playoffs three times, including advancing to the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament during the 2009 and 2010 campaigns.
Faulcon tallied 169 tackles (106 solo), adding 17 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and four interceptions in 40 career games. He ended his sophomore year in a big way, racking up a season-best eight tackles while forcing a fumble against perennial NCAA powerhouse Mount Union. Faulcon broke out in his junior year, tallying nine tackles against Rowan and William Paterson before collecting eight in the season-finale against Wesley. He finished 2010 with 67 tackles, seven pass breakups, and three interceptions, as he appeared in all 12 contests.
The Cranford, NJ native racked up a career-best 72 tackles in 2011, including 15 against The College of New Jersey on October 22. The week prior, he picked off two passes against William Paterson, the second coming in the red zone as the Pioneers looked to score a touchdown. Against Rowan that season, he batted down a pass on third down in overtime, as Rowan went on to miss the kick with Montclair winning 37-31.
Faulcon was named the NJAC Defensive Player of the Year in 2011 while also picking up Third Team All-America honors from D3football.com. Additionally, the organization tabbed Faulcon as East Region Defensive Player of the Year. After graduation, he signed a free-agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons and saw time with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.
