Jeff Fuller (wide receiver) facts for kids

Jeffrey Alan Fuller Jr. was born on April 20, 1990. He is a former American gridiron football player. He played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Before that, he played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. Fuller also spent some time with the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL). After his football career, he became the CEO of a marketing company in Oklahoma City.

Jeff Fuller's High School Football Journey

Fuller started out playing basketball when he was younger. He began playing football in his first year of high school. By his second year, he earned a spot on the varsity team.

High School Achievements

During his junior year, Fuller caught 27 passes for 327 yards. He also scored three touchdowns. As a senior, he had 37 catches for 448 yards and five touchdowns. He was recognized with Second-team All-District 9-4A honors in both his junior and senior years.

Choosing a College Team

When it was time to pick a college, Fuller first decided to play for the Oklahoma Sooners. He really wanted to play for Texas A&M, partly because his dad played there. However, the coach at Texas A&M at the time used an offense that didn't suit Fuller's style.

Then, Texas A&M got a new coach, Mike Sherman. Coach Sherman called Fuller right away. Sherman's offense used receivers like Fuller more often. This convinced Fuller to change his mind and commit to the Aggies. Fuller felt he made the right choice for his college career. He was the highest-ranked player to join the Aggies in their 2008 recruiting class.

Fuller finished high school early to start practicing with the Texas A&M team in the spring.

Jeff Fuller's College Football Career

Fuller played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He received special mentions for his play in 2008 and 2009. In 2009, he missed four games because of a leg injury.

Breaking Records at Texas A&M

During the 2010 season, Fuller and his teammate Ryan Swope broke a school record. They each had 72 catches, which was the most in a single season. That same year, Fuller also broke the Aggies' all-time record for touchdown catches. He became only the second Aggie player ever to gain over 2,000 receiving yards in his career.

In November 2010, Fuller said he planned to stay for his senior year. He wanted to graduate from Texas A&M in the spring of 2012. He earned first-team All-Big 12 Honors for his great performance in the 2010 season.

Jeff Fuller's Professional Football Career

Fuller was not chosen in the 2012 NFL draft. However, he signed with the Miami Dolphins as a rookie free agent. He played for them for a short time before being released in August 2013.

Playing in the CFL

Fuller then moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Calgary Stampeders

He joined the practice team for the Calgary Stampeders in September 2013. He played for the Stampeders for three years. He was part of the team that won the 102nd Grey Cup in 2014. During his time with the Stampeders, he played in 25 regular season games. He caught 91 passes for 1,251 yards and scored eight touchdowns.

Seattle Seahawks

Fuller signed with the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL in February 2016. He was released a few months later in May 2016 due to an injury.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

In October 2016, Fuller signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL. He played in only one game for them that year. He caught two passes for 34 yards. After the season, he became a free agent.

Toronto Argonauts

Fuller signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in February 2017. He played in nine games for the Argonauts in 2017. He caught 24 passes for 287 yards. He was released by the team in May 2018.

Jeff Fuller's Family Life

Jeff Fuller Jr. is the son of Jeffrey Avery Fuller. His father also played football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He also played professionally for the San Francisco 49ers.