Jordan Fuller
SAFETY
#32
Experience: R
Height: 6-2
Age: 22
Weight: 203 lbs
College: Ohio State
Jordan Fuller found out he would be starting in the Rams' season-opener the week prior to it, but he seemingly already earned the role in early August and before the team had put pads on.
According to Los Angeles defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, the rookie safety proved during the team's acclimation period that he was mentally prepared to play early in the NFL. Once the coaching staff saw how he held up physically against L.A.'s offense in training camp, they knew they could trust him.
Fuller reciprocated by leading the Rams in total tackles with eight in a 20-17 victory over the Cowboys, proving to be someone the can count on moving forward in the process.
"I'm very blessed for the opportunity, for my coaches believing in me and my teammates believing in me," Fuller said in a video conference with reporters Monday morning. "Obviously you come in just wanting to compete every single day, and that's just how I approached everything. Didn't set any expectations for myself, I just wanted to attack every single day and live with the results that way." - LA Rams
1) A family of full of talent
Fuller's immediate and extended family have been successful in both sports and the entertainment industry.
The actor and comedian Sinbad is his uncle, married to his paternal aunt. Fuller's mother, Cindy Mizelle, is a highly regarded professional singer who has performed with Mariah Carey, Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, the Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys and Steely Dan, among others.
Fuller's brother, Devin, played wide receiver at UCLA.
2) Active away from the field
While at Ohio State, Fuller created a student-athlete-led seminar to educate Buckeye student-athletes on sexual assault, sexual violence and healthy relationships. That work earned him a nomination for the 2019 AFCA Good Works Team, which has recognized extra efforts by players and student support staff off the field since 1992.
He was also a first team Academic All-American in 2017.
3) Sixth-round steal
Rams midwest area scout Brian Hill believes the team got a steal in Fuller at pick No. 199.
"He had a previous hip injury the year before, and this year he was finally healthy," Hill said on a Rams post-draft show with general manager Les Snead and other team scouts. "They didn't hold him back at all in practice, he was ready to go on Saturdays. I think a slow 40 (-yard dash) time at Indy got him, but he plays faster than that. I mean, he's got range."
4) Nose for the football
Perhaps one of the most telling statistics about the 2019 first-team All-Big Ten selection was his total tackles.
In 2018, he led the Buckeyes in that category with 81 total. In 2017, he was second with 70. Last season, he was third with 62.
5) A leader with experience
Taking over for future first-round draft pick and former Ohio State teammate Malik Hooker as a sophomore, Fuller became a three-year starter and two-time team captain (2018 and 2019).
Overall, Fulller played in 52 games across his four seasons as a Buckeye.
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