Furman University

2024 -- Originally signed with Furman in December of 2023 but did not enroll in school until January of 2025 due to ongoing injury rehabilitation efforts in the summer and fall of 2024...took part in 2025 spring practice.

High School: 2024 graduate of Canyon View (5A) High School...football coach was Nick Gherts...played wide receiver...three-time all-region wide receiver and all-state pick as a junior (senior year yet to be announced)...caught 44 passes for 744 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023...helped lead Canyon View to a region championship as a sophomore and to three state playoffs in his prep career...also starred in track, setting school records and twice earning all-state honors in the 110 and 300m hurdles...won the state 300m hurdles and finished fourth in the 110m hurdles in 2022.

Personal: Full name is Santino Francis Varvel...born January 22, 2006, in Stockton, California...son of Justin and Bridget Varvel...has a sister, Faith.