[3] Rated as a five-star recruit by Rivals.com, Fason was listed as the top running back prospect in the nation in 2002.
[5] After the season, he was recognized as an Associated Press first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection and a CNN-Sports Illustrated honorable mention All-American, and was the recipient of the Gators' most valuable player award and their Fergie Ferguson Award—recognizing the team member who "displayed outstanding leadership, character and courage.
"[5] After his junior year, he decided to forgo his final season of NCAA eligibility and declared for the NFL Draft.
[7] During his two years with the Vikings, he appeared in eighteen regular season games, rushing for 161 yards and five touchdowns on fifty carries.
Fason stated in a press conference, "No matter what I did in my NFL career, I just wanted to wear a Jaguars' uniform, even if it was just for a tryout."