Kyle Fuller

A three-star CB recruit, Fuller enrolled at Virginia Tech just like his older brothers before him and has been the most productive Hokie from the Fuller family so far. He played multiple positions over his four-year starting career in Blacksburg, seeing time at linebacker, safety and cornerback, both inside and outside, as well as hybrid positions of the three. An All-ACC performer the past three seasons, Fuller is rangy and light-footed with quick movements, long arms and the aggressive mentality to play man or zone coverage. The game appears to come very natural to him, watching the eyes and moves of the WR to react accordingly and break on routes to get his hands on the ball. Fuller is a string bean with limited room to get much stronger, but he plays bigger than he looks with the confidence and instincts to make plays wherever he lines up.

experience lining up in the slot and using his timing to penetrate the backfield as a blitzer. experience playing inside and outside and at safety, linebacker and special teams. four year starter with productive numbers.

WEAKNESSES

strengths

Physical demeanor with good length, playing with excellent toughness and energy as if he were 25 pounds thicker. Good vertical leap and smooth hip action to flip-and-go. Smart route recognition and outstanding read/react quickness to mirror or plant-and-drive to attack.

very lean with limited muscle definition and overall growth potential to get much bigger. overaggressive nature will get him in trouble at times, overpursuing in coverage or run support.

Lacks elite speed and to recover after initially beat off the line of scrimmage. Too hands on at times and will have some mental errors, getting caught out of position when trying to freelance. Needs to consistently wrap up when he makes initial contact and will miss tackles due to inconsistent form, including ducking his helmet before contact. Strong durability concerns with his physical style and lean body type. Senior season ended prematurely due to hernia surgery in Nov. 2013.

above average anticipation and cover instincts - obviously studies receivers and does his homework to know what to look for without hesitation. physical in run support and works hard to get off blocks.

Closes in a flash with a fierce attitude. Heady and opportunistic player, always looking to strip the ball and force turnovers. Very good ball awareness and NFL ballskills.

A talented player for Coach Chip Armstrong at Mount St. Joseph High

Named to PrepStar's All-Atlantic Region Team as a defensive back

Listed as the No. 42 cornerback in the country by ESPN/Scouts Inc.

Ranked the No. 80 cornerback in the country by Scout.com

Ranked as the No. 14 player on the Mid-Atlantic (DC/Maryland area) 53 bySuperPrep

Played in the Maryland Crab Bowl, an all-star game, despite missing most of his senior season with a finger injury

A member of the SuperPrep Mid-Atlantic Team

Recorded one interception his senior year

Had four interceptions as a junior, returning two of those for touchdowns

Also had a punt return touchdown and kick return score that season.

Kyle Brandon Fuller

Born 2/16/92 in Baltimore, MD

Son of Vincent Fuller and Nina Dorsey-Fuller

Brother of former Hokie and former Tennessee Titan Vincent Fuller and current Tech receiver Corey Fuller

Is studying finance.