Vincent Fuller (American football)

Vincent Fuller
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Safety
Personal information
Date of birth: August 3, 1982 (1982-08-03) (age 29)
Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College: Virginia Tech
NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 4 / Pick: 108
Debuted in 2005 for the Tennessee Titans
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
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Stats at NFL.com

Vincent Fuller II (born August 3, 1982 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

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Early years

Fuller played high school football at Woodlawn High School.

College career

During his career at Virginia Tech, Fuller totaled 142 tackles, a half-sack, 19 pass deflections, eight interceptions, three fumble recoveries, and returned a blocked field goal for a 74-yard touchdown, while playing in 50 games.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Fuller was drafted by the Titans in the fourth round (108th overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He was released by the Titans on 3rd September, 2011, in spite of offering to take a pay cut to stay on the roster.[1]

Detroit Lions

On October 5, 2011, he signed with the Detroit Lions.

New England Patriots

On December 21, 2011, he signed with the New England Patriots, after being released from IR by the Detroit Lions[2] He was released on December 23, 2011.

Personal

Fuller's brother, Kendall, attends Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney, Maryland and is highly ranked in track and field in the long jump. He also has a brother who went to Mount St. Joseph High School in Baltimore, MD, and plays for Virginia Tech as a corner back, following in Vincent's footsteps.

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