
veteran UNLV tight end with glue-guy value
Giovanni Fauolo Sr. has long been a steady, physical presence for UNLV, with the rare mix of veteran leadership and dependable blocking that coaches love in a tight end. In his 2021 season, he played through a knee injury, returned ahead of schedule, and still delivered a five-catch, 39-yard game with a touchdown—classic “toughness matters” tape. Earlier, in the 2019 season, he posted a career-best 22 receptions for 295 yards and 2 touchdowns, showing he can be more than just an extra lineman. If a team wants reliability, edge, and locker-room credibility, he fits.