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This page is about the former NFL defensive back. For the wide receiver drafted in 2013, see Corey Fuller (wide receiver).
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Corey Fuller
No. 27, 24, 25, 26
Position: Safety, cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1971-05-01) May 1, 1971 (age 54)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: James S. Rickards
(Tallahassee, Florida)
College: Florida State
NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 55
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • National champion (1993)
  • First-team All-ACC (1994)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 590
Interceptions: 17
Touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR

Corey Bushe Fuller (born May 1, 1971) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the Director of Football Relations for Florida State football. He started this role on January 28, 2022.

Before this, he was the interim head football coach at Florida A&M University in 2014. He also coached defensive backs there. From 2010 to 2012, he was the head football coach at East Gadsden High School.

Corey Fuller played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons. He played from 1995 to 2004. His teams included the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and Baltimore Ravens.

Playing Career Highlights

Corey Fuller was a talented defensive back. He played college football at Florida State University. In 1993, his team won the national championship. He was also named First-team All-ACC in 1994.

The Minnesota Vikings chose him in the second round of the 1995 NFL draft. He was the 55th player picked overall. He played high school football at James S. Rickards High School.

Corey Fuller's NFL Journey

Corey Fuller played in 152 games during his NFL career. He made 590 tackles. He also caught 17 interceptions. One of his interceptions was returned for a touchdown.

  • Minnesota Vikings (1995–1998): Fuller started his NFL career here. He played four seasons with the Vikings. He became a key player in their defense.
  • Cleveland Browns (1999–2002): He then moved to the Browns. He continued to be a strong defensive player.
  • Baltimore Ravens (2003–2004): Fuller finished his playing career with the Ravens.

Coaching Career

After his time as a player, Corey Fuller became a football coach. He started coaching high school football. He was the head coach at East Gadsden High School.

Later, he moved to college football. He coached at Florida A&M University. In 2014, he became the interim head coach there. He led the team for a short period.

Today, he helps the Florida State football team. He works as the Director of Football Relations. This role helps connect the team with others.

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