Santa Clara University

Faylor was a linebacker for Bronco football after a high school career at nearby Archbishop Mitty where he played quarterback and was a guard on the basketball team.
 
After a strong freshman campaign, Faylor missed the 1982 season but was back the following year where he was the backbone of the defense. Through the 1984 season, Faylor had a total of 97 tackles with 16 for loss.
 
He graduated in June of 1985 but played his last year of eligibility that fall and had his best season. A position change saw Faylor at strong safety and he was named a defensive captain. In the game against Portland State that clinched the Western Football Championship, Faylor had 15 tackles, including 10 solo while the Broncos held their opponents to just 40 yards on the ground. That season he posted another 97 tackles, 67 solo, and had four interceptions.
 
Faylor finished his career No. 2 in program history with 331 tackles.
 
He was voted the team's Most Valuable Defensive Back and Most Inspirational Player at the team's award banquet and was named First Team All-WFC.
 
He signed as a free agent with the San Francisco 49ers in 1987.