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Kendall Fuller

Kendall Christopher Fuller(born February 13, 1995) is an American professionalfootballcornerbackfor theMiami Dolphinsof theNational Football League(NFL). He playedcollege footballatVirginia Techand was selected by theWashington Redskinsin the third round of the2016 NFL draft.Fuller also played for theKansas City Chiefs,recording a game-sealing interception inSuper Bowl LIV.

Kendall Fuller
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Fuller with theWashington Commandersin 2022
No. 29 –Miami Dolphins
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1995-02-13)February 13, 1995(age 29)
Baltimore, Maryland,U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:Our Lady of Good Counsel(Olney, Maryland)
College:Virginia Tech(2013–2015)
NFL draft:2016/ round: 3 / pick: 84
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:486
Sacks:2
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:75
Interceptions:16
Touchdowns:2
StatsatPro Football Reference

Early life

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Fuller attendedOur Lady of Good Counsel High SchoolinOlney, Maryland,where he played football and rantrack.On the footballvarsity,he was teammates withBlake CountessandStefon Diggs.As a senior, he was theU.S. Army All-AmericanDefensive Player of the Year and the MarylandGatorade Football Player of the Yearafter he totaled 44receptionsfor 695 yards and seventouchdownson offense, and threeinterceptions,eightpass breakupsand 28tackles(including asack) on defense.

In track & field, Fuller competed in hurdles and jumps, posting bests of 17.94 seconds in the110m hurdles,47.81s in the300m hurdles,6.48 meters (21 feet, 2.5 inches) in thelong jumpand 13.71m (45 feet) in thetriple jump.[1]

Fuller was a five-star recruit byRivalsand was ranked as the second bestcornerbackand ninth best player overall in his class.[2]He committed toVirginia Techin July 2012 to playcollege football,over offers fromAlabama,Clemson,Florida,Michigan,Ohio State,Ole Miss,andSouth Carolina,among others.[3][4]

College career

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As a true freshman in 2013, Fuller started 12 of 13 games, recording 58 tackles and six interceptions. For his play he was named theAtlantic Coast ConferenceDefensive Rookie of the Year.[5][6]Fuller returned as a starter his sophomore season in 2014.[7]On December 15, 2015, Fuller declared for the2016 NFL draft.[8][9]

College statistics

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Season Games Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Int TD PD
2013 13 12 58 38 20 0.5 1 1 6 0 17
2014 13 13 54 32 22 2 0 1 2 1 17
2015 3 3 7 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 1
Career 29 28 119 73 46 3.5 2 2 8 1 35

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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Fuller attended theNFL Scouting Combine,but was unable to perform any physical drills due to a tornmeniscushe suffered in the fall.[10]Before his meniscus tear, Fuller was projected to be a first round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. Fuller was ranked the fifth best cornerback prospect in the draft by DraftScout, the ninth best cornerback by NFL analystMike Mayock,and was ranked the 10th bestdefensive backprospect bySports Illustrated.[11][12][13]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
5 ft11+1⁄2in
(1.82 m) 		187 lb
(85 kg) 		31+1⁄2in
(0.80 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 15 reps
All values fromNFL Combine[14]

Washington Redskins

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External videos
Redskins select Fuller 84th overall

2016

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TheWashington Redskinsselected Fuller in the third round (84th overall) of the2016 NFL draft.[15]Fuller was the 14th cornerback selected in 2016.[16]On June 2, 2016, the Redskins signed Fuller to a four-year, $3.12 million contract that includes asigning bonusof $718,424.[17][18]

Throughouttraining camp,he competed againstQuinton Dunbar,Greg Toler,andDashaun Phillipsto be the third cornerback on the Redskins' depth chart.[19]Head coachJay Grudennamed Fuller the fifth cornerback on the depth chart to start the regular season, behind Dunbar, Toler,Josh Norman,andBashaud Breeland.[20]

He was inactive for the first three games (Weeks 1-3) and made his professional regular season debut in Week 4 after injuries to Breeland and Dunbar.[21]On October 2, Fuller earned his first career start and recorded a season-high eight combined tackles during a 31–20 victory against theCleveland Browns.Fuller surpassed Toler on the depth chart after Week 7 and became their fourth cornerback. In Week 8, he tied his season-high of seven solo tackles in the Redskins' 37 - 37 tie at theCincinnati Bengals.[22]After struggling in Week 13, Fuller was replaced by Toler after defensive coordinatorJoe Barrydemoted the former to the fifth cornerback on the depth chart.[23]He finished his rookie season in2016with 42 combined tackles (32 solo) and two pass deflections in 13 games with six starts.[24]

2017

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Fuller (right) in 2017

Fuller entered training camp slated as the starting nickelback, but saw competition from rookiesFabian Moreau,Josh Holsey,and veteran Dashaun Phillips.[23][25]Defensive coordinatorGreg Manuskynamed Fuller the starting nickelback and the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind starters Josh Norman and Bashaud Breeland.[26]

On September 24, 2017, Fuller recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, and made his first career interception off a pass byDerek Carrduring a 27–10 victory against theOakland Raiders.[27]In Week 6, he made a solo tackle, a season-high two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by quarterbackC. J. Beathardin the last ten seconds of the Redskins' 26–24 victory against theSan Francisco 49ers.[28]On November 23, Fuller deflected a pass and recorded another victory-sealing interception from quarterbackEli Manningin the last 1:16 of the Redskins' 20–10 victory against theNew York Giants.[29]In Week 15, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles and two pass deflections during a 20–15 win against theArizona Cardinals.[30]He finished the2017season with 55 combined tackles (43 solo), ten pass deflections, and four interceptions in 16 games with as many starts.[24]

Kansas City Chiefs

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2018

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On January 30, 2018, the Washington Redskins agreed to trade Fuller and a third round pick (78th overall) in the2018 NFL draftto theKansas City Chiefsfor quarterbackAlex Smith.[31]The trade was officially completed on March 14, the start of the new league year.[32]

Fuller became the No. 1 cornerback on the Kansas City Chiefs’ depth chart afterMarcus Peterswas traded to theLos Angeles Rams.[33]Head coachAndy Reidnamed Fuller andSteven Nelsonthe starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season.[34]

On December 14, 2018, Fuller underwent surgery on his wrist and was inactive for the Chiefs’ Week 16 loss at theSeattle Seahawks.[35]He finished the season with 82 combined tackles (64 solo), 12 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 15 games with 15 starts.[36]

2019

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InSuper Bowl LIVagainst theSan Francisco 49ers,Fuller made a handful of crucial plays late in the fourth quarter, including a critical pass deflection and an interception off a pass thrown byJimmy Garoppolothat helped the Chiefs secure the victory.[37]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

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2020

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On March 23, 2020, Fuller signed a four-year, $40 million contract with theWashington Commanders,still known as the Redskins at the time.[38][39]Fuller recorded two interceptions in a Week 4 game against theBaltimore Ravens.[40]He finished the season with 50 tackles and four interceptions.

2021

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Fuller gets an interception against theSeattle Seahawksin 2021.

Fuller recorded his first interception of the 2021 season against Chiefs' quarterbackPatrick Mahomesin Week 6.[41]In Week 12 against theSeattle Seahawks,he interceptedRussell Wilsonon a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter which sealed Washington's 17–15 win.[42]On December 14, 2021, he was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list and was forced to miss the Week 15 game against thePhiladelphia Eagles.[43]He was placed back on the active roster on December 24.[44]

2022

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In Week 11 of the 2022 season, Fuller scored his first career touchdown on an interception return off ofHouston Texans' quarterbackDavis Mills.[45]The following week against theAtlanta Falcons,Fuller intercepted quarterbackMarcus Mariotain the end zone with 58 seconds left to seal Washington's 19–13 victory.[46]In Week 18, Fuller recorded his second career touchdown on an interception return off ofDallas Cowboys' quarterbackDak Prescott.[47]

2023

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Fuller returned as a starting cornerback in 2023 alongsideBenjamin St-Juste.Through 15 starts, he recorded 79 tackles, nine pass deflections, and two interceptions.[48]

Miami Dolphins

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2024

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On March 18, 2024, Fuller signed with theMiami Dolphins.[49]

Personal life

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Fuller's three older brothers,Vincent,CoreyandKyle,all played college football at Virginia Tech and in the NFL as well.[50][51]

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