The Virginia Tech athletic department confirmed a report from Neil Stratton that Hokies' junior corner Kendall Fuller will declare for the 2016 NFL Draft.
Va Tech CB Kendall Fuller, a junior, will declare for the 2016 draft. He has signed w/an agent and is rehabbing w/@EXOSfootball in Pensacola— Neil Stratton (@InsideTheLeague) December 15, 2015
Fuller had a sensational career as a Hokie, even considering it was cut short by a torn meniscus three games into his junior campaign. He was honored as an All-ACC and All-American performer many times over. Fuller was tremendous in coverage and attacking the quarterback off the edge.
Fuller committed to Tech on July 29, 2012, and was the first 5-star player (according to Rivals) to sign with the Hokies since Tyrod Taylor in 2007.
Virginia Tech is better because the Fuller brothers were Hokies," Frank Beamer said in a release. "Vinny, Corey, Kyle and Kendall were all different, but they were all the same in that they were smart, competitive, very athletic and great teammates, who possessed great character. Those qualities are all a tribute to their parents. The Fullers are what college football players should be. It is an honor for me that each of them followed their brother to Virginia Tech. It was my privilege to coach all four of them."
The Fullers are one of the 25 different sets of brothers who played for Beamer at Virginia Tech.
ESPN draft Batman Mel Kiper Jr. ranked Fuller the No. 18 overall prospect on December 10, 2015.
No changes here. Since Fuller has been out for the season, he should be in full draft-prep mode and can help an NFL team next year. Kendall is the top prospect at this stage among the Fuller gang. He has great instincts in coverage, plays physical and was an All-American in 2014, even though (again) he wasn't at 100 percent.
ESPN draft Robin Todd McShay ranked Fuller the No. 32 prospect on November 12, 2015.
Fuller tore his ACL against Purdue in Week 3. He's still one of the top talents in this class, thanks to his ability to play outside or in the slot, compiling two INTs and 15 pass breakups last season. Fuller isn't as fluid in coverage as you'd hope, but he's such a complete player otherwise that it rarely matters. His three older brothers -- Vincent, Corey and Kyle -- all play or played in the NFL.
NFLDraftScout.com is less bullish than ESPN's duo, and has Fuller ranked No. 46, the 6th overall corner.
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