Jeff Fuller NFL Draft prospect notes

Jeff Fuller
6'4, 215 pounds | Wide receiver | Texas A&M

First word: In a conference with wide receivers like Justin Blackmon and Ryan Broyles, Fuller still manages to stick out. He may not put up stats like his Big 12 predecessors, but he projects to the NFL just as well. He's a big target who knows how to get open using his strength and frame.

Fuller really grabbed the attention of talent evaluators against LSU in the Cotton Bowl last season. Against the Tigers' Patrick Peterson, Fuller had a solid game with seven receptions for 83 yards. Statistically it wasn't his best game, but probably his most important of the year. Fuller worked a lot in that game on comeback routes and showed he can quickly find the ball.

As good as he was against Peterson, he was bad against Nebraska's more physical corners. That inconsistency is ultimately the greatest knock on Fuller leading into his senior season. To string together an entire great season, Fuller needs to sharpen his routes and work after the catch better.

Bold statement:  Although he's probably not a true No. 1 at the next level, Fuller is one of the 2012 draft's best possession receivers.

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Jeff Fuller
6'4, 215 pounds | Wide receiver | Texas A&M

Notes:

• It might not be fair to categorize Fuller as a possession receiver, but that's what he is until he gets better after the catch.

• One of the reasons he returned for his senior season was to refine his route running. Is mostly used on flies, outs and quick comebacks.

• Can flip his hips and turn his head fluidly and quickly to make a play on the ball.

• For a bigger receiver, Fuller struggles at times to get off the line of scrimmage against press coverage.

• Has been knocked for being inconsistent. Finished four games last season with more than 120 yards receiving, but had less than 40 yards in four his last five games.

• Because of his size, Fuller is a good asset in the red zone. He can camp in the corner of the end zone and wait for the ball. Has solid leaping ability, which allows the quarterback to place the ball only where he can get it.

• Fuller has displayed great flashes of ball skills and playmaking ability. He got much better during his junior season at high-pointing the ball, especially working down the sideline.

• May be more of a No. 2 receiver than a No. 1 because he doesn't have top athleticism or playmaking ability after the catch.