Emanuel Faulkner is a 6'6", 305-pound offensive lineman from New Albany, Mississippi, who plays for the Ole Miss Rebels. A true freshman wearing No. 71, Faulkner was a four-star prospect ranked by recruiting services, earning recognition as the No. 27 offensive tackle prospect nationally by Rivals. He finished his high school career at New Albany as a top-15 recruit in Mississippi across multiple rankings, reaching as high as No. 11 by recruiting services. During four seasons at New Albany, his team compiled a 34-12 record. Faulkner selected Ole Miss over offers from LSU, Tennessee, and Mississippi State, among others, and was selected to the 2025 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Football roster.