From NOTRE DAME SUPERSTAR to OUT OF THE NFL (What Happened to Will Fuller?)

Notre Dame has produced a lot of good NFL prospects and players, but Will Fuller was one of the most highly toughted ones of the 2010's. He was a first round pick and a projected NFL star, but his NFL career did not go as planned and some call him an NFL draft bust. Today, we are going to explore that narrative, go through his career and talk about what happened to Will Fuller, enjoy!

[@ScottFisherCFB]

Who should I do next?

[@WISHBONEL7]

Are you interested in going back in time ??, if so , speaking of Notre Dame , do a video about Rick Mirer .

[@wslylol]

Brandon Wimbush

[@gfrank9772]

Tank Carder, TCU Star Linebacker of the GP era

[@GStar781]

Stanley jean baptise from Nebraska

[@nobodyman4833]

2012 tenn vols wr corps.

[@gfrank9772]

Story of TCU Linebacker Tank Carder. Arguably one of their most iconic defensive players of the Gary Patterson era.

[@dylanflower2848]

The reason why I wore every arm band I could find

[@CravonMoorehead]

It’s shocking he hasn’t landed on a team. He’s a VERY fast WR with good size. That is like gold in the NFL. I don’t think he’s interested in football any more cuz if he really wanted to play, he easily could

[@oblivion85]

But he does have butterfingers

[@deweyharris1373]

As a Texans fan I can definitely say his health was a major issue, then you can blame Bill O’brien & the front office for the rest of the team’s struggles

[@AR18123]

Texans fan here and Notre Dame is my 2nd favorite college football team. I was so excited we got Fuller and I even have his jersey, but it’s unfortunate how his career turned out because of injuries

[@catOwnerJB]

ND alum from Houston (defacto Texans fan) I definitely think he could have had a better career being drafted by a different franchise.

[@deweyharris1373]

@@catOwnerJB most definitely

[@deweyharris1373]

@@catOwnerJB honestly, I’d say had he come in under kubiak there’s no telling where his career would’ve gone. Him and everybody else who left (including Watson Ik Ik)

[@onetwo6039]

As a ND fan from Texas, he has been my favorite receiver to watch and I rock his Texan jersey still.

[@VictorLopez-ff1mf]

I always had him on my fantasy football team. He was always hit or miss.I always had to due a ton of research to see if I was going to play him.

[@savageking7939]

All I know is when this guy was on the field he was easily the best receiver on the field. The dude could catch and ran past anyone on the field. The guy just couldn’t stay healthy! But he’s a free agent rn, idk why no one has signed him yet. Hopefully he’s still available next year so Texans can sign him.

[@jacobpattee1783]

Fuller on the Texans was elite! I watched him go from my favorite college team to my favorite nfl team, he’s one of my favorite players ever

[@LouieOcean2]

I remember once this dude only had like 30 catches but for like 9 TDs lol

[@houstonsportsfan1017]

Then the only time he stayed healthy and put up numbers was when he was taking the juice

[@renemolina3641]

@@sld_gloccem he did

[@jamesharden3timedpoy466]

Will fuller is made of glass that’s the only reason why I’d say he’s a bust. On the field he was good not great but had the potential to drop 50 in fantasy one week every year. The reason I don’t think he’s on a team now is he’s just mainly a deep threat without great hands or a diverse route tree he’s a limited WR who can get 2-4 catches and 30-60 yards a game on avg.

[@AndreKing4]

He was no where near a bust

[@jamesharden3timedpoy466]

@@AndreKing4 I don’t think he is I meant if you were to call him one it would mostly be because of injuries

[@Bullboy_Adventures]

I was just thinking about him right before you uploaded this

[@hakeemfb3]

Will use to be in the same 7th Grade class room as me he would play Football in the gym me an other classmates would try to tackle him down but could never catch his Fast Ass that's when I knew he was going to be a Football player one day 😂

[@Bullboy_Adventures]

@@hakeemfb3 too bad his body couldn't keep up with his talent.

[@undrgrouknight]

I’m really glad it’s not just me thinking about how good of a player he was, especially my team the Texans. (When healthy of course.) he was a solid player overall. Nice to see his name still be thrown out.

[@ericgarner6175]

As a bears fan I don't see why they shouldn't give him a chance in the slot and to give them a deep threat. Im a notre dame fan as well. He was electric in college. Really wish his nfl career turned out better

[@saintsrobbed6450]

The Bears need to give anybody a chance at WR at this point

[@jennyanydots2389]

You're a bears fan? Ha! Sucks to be you son. I wouldn't go around telling people that you're a bears fan though. Why bring that kind of shame upon yourself willingly son?

[@jeichristian2914]

I am a die hard Notre Dame and Dolphins fan. I think Will was a hard worker and a low 2nd high 3rd round draft pick. He is a solid #2 option as a receiver. Unfortunately, by the time will got to Miami he seemed like he just didn't have the right attitude for the NFL anymore. Great receiver, great guy and an receiver.

[@animeboi1115]

I’m also a die hard notre dame fan though I’m not the biggest fan of the dolphins but they ain’t the worst.

[@rocket2579]

What evidence do you have that he had an attitude problem? It seems like injuries were his downfall.

[@SuperSparrow45]

Having to deal with injury after injury will wear on your work ethic if you let it. It's hard to have to consistently overcome your body failing you when you want to make it.

[@chilidowg9921]

I’m kinda curious how Mike McDaniel would use him if the Dolphins kept him.

[@gideon7652]

Best offense today n fastest offense ever with hill,fuller, n waddle

[@cablehogue599]

He wouldn't play at all

[@jennyanydots2389]

He would use him to clean bathrooms and park cars mostly.

[@stevescott5390]

It sucks man. He was from my hometown Philadelphia, Pa. I watched him in highschool against my highschool team the Roxborough Indians. He was spectacular against my HS team. I was already out of highschool then in 2006. I watched him go to Notre Dame and be a star. I thought he was going to be real good and suddenly he was off the Texans and I haven't heard from him since. I believe he's still young 28 years old. Man, that sucks to see him out the league with so much promise.

[@SeanLoweryShow]

I always think about how running back is the worst job in all of professional sports. Short career, teams try not to give you big contract, run your into ground. Be interested to see some analysis on how it’s the worst job in sports. So many running backs have come in gone!

[@jennyanydots2389]

They usually end up selling their bodies for crack money or just for the crack itself.

[@chrispatrick504]

The biggest problem for Will Fuller has been his hamstrings on and off the field. I believe if it wasn't for his legs he'd still be playing and being able to compete for being a top five receiver.

[@jtizzle124]

Team in white where #4 hawked him down was my school, I didn’t transfer over until the following year when he was at Notre Dame

[@jennyanydots2389]

Only complete losers and unregistered sex offenders go to notre dame.

[@emptyhand777]

You see this all the time, great players with exceptional talent make it to the highest level and then put it on cruise control. They made it, not realizing the extra work to remain. Every year there is a fresh crop of hungry players looking to take the spot you don't want to work to keep. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.

[@NorthBound00]

I grew up with fuller and he’s was always a great player as a kid and very fast he was my guy 💯

[@REIDSRAPS]

2017-19. Him, nuke a d deshaun that was the nucleus. Talented WR when healthy that coulda been something but dude would go for 7 tds in like 2 games the get hurt lol

[@skysthelmt5275]

GB should still pick him up for vet min if he can pass physical

[@worldwatcher64]

Been thinking this all year - he could help them and Rodgers would get him to peak. But something is up that he is not getting any play with several teams with both receiver and speed receiver needs - was hoping this video had some insight on that front.

[@bigwats1250]

It's crazy how small they look once they are in the nfl

[@ScottFisherCFB]

What went wrong for Will Fuller?

[@sportsbooklab7147]

Houston

[@alexseay7130]

@@sportsbooklab7147 he was good in Houston tho? As soon as he left it went wrkng

[@nicolashough8885]

Never stayed healthy and was never consistent enough

[@jimbo0386]

@@sportsbooklab7147 he was overrated at Houston he dropped a ton of passes and was taking peds, as soon as he got traded away teams realized he couldn’t actually play well, injuries 6 times every season didn’t help either

[@thawkereynolds]

Don’t it’s Think it’s fair calling him a bust simply because he never should’ve been drafted that hard to begin with.

[@kimmccabe1422]

In his 6 years in the NFL he produced more than some who are still in the NFL. Unfort. it was in Houston but let's face it, drugs are a B.

[@hakeemfb3]

Drugs? What kind did he used ?

[@anthonyproffitt732]

Cool channel

[@simiongradinaru7381]

I was just thinking of will

[@revvs4111]

subbed👍🏼

[@marshal11ify]

That Notre Dame triple threat was cold. WILL Fuller (cold name 🥶), Chris Brown, and Torii Hunter Jr.

[@devilsreject5343]

Its pretty much what happens to every major "speedy" guy in the NFL. They can't stay healthy, can't stay on the field, and while they provide some highlight reels, the lack of production ultimately dooms them. Will Fuller, Paris Campbell, Hollywood Brown, Tavon Austin, Trindon Holliday, Phillip Dorsett, plenty of others too.... These guys look great in college because they're faster than everyone, and the rules favor offense. In the NFL, they're too small and more often, the defenses are just as fast...

[@Sk8eight_]

he needs to go to Cleveland, he had great connection with Watson

[@houstonsportsfan1017]

He'll probably get injured again once he plays for the browns

[@xRadio2006x]

His first season he had a few issues with drops.....I remember in his first season, it was Texans vs Patriots in the playoffs, the QB was Brock Osweiler,, so we were already at a disadvantage. But that one play, BO threw it downfield and WFV dropped what would have been a touchdown.....the next season, he resolved those issues when we picked up Wes Welker as a wide receivers coach, after that, it became an issue of health and the mismanagement of the team at the hands of BoB and Jack Easterby. I always thought dude had more potential.

[@zdawg2257]

I miss that man at Notre Dame

[@sportsbooklab7147]

What is this instrumental song you are using in this video?

[@Cooljohn760]

Will fuller had a 1 good season with Houston Texans. Do Zach Mettenberger Former LSU, Tennessee titan QB.

[@Bullboy_Adventures]

I remember jj watt destroying him

[@smallgraydonguy]

Mettenberger had 0 good seasons.

[@houstonsportsfan1017]

@@smallgraydonguy He was on pace to have a good 2020 season, but he took roads which caused him to end his season

[@smallgraydonguy]

@@houstonsportsfan1017 why did you respond to me? I was talking about Mettenberger

[@houstonsportsfan1017]

@@smallgraydonguy my bad, thought you were talking about Will Fuller

[@zdawg2257]

He was so good at Notre Dame

[@pfsalinger7195]

Will Fuller will go down as a Philly legend he played at the same high school as Marvin Harrison

[@hakeemfb3]

Will use to be in the same 7th Grade class room as me he would play Football in the gym me an other classmates would try to tackle him down but could never catch his Fast Ass that's when I knew he was going to be a Football player one day 😂

[@bustertaco]

Scott Fisher,what happened to the part - and what he is up to now?

[@FungiRy91]

Injuries happened, didn't even have to watch this shit to know that. 😂

[@namenotavailable7365]

If Fuller was dedicated to the game he'd already be back. Heck, even in the USFL or XFL.

[@brennan715]

i love will fuller since he’s been in college and i think the chiefs or packers pick him up

[@hakeemfb3]

Will use to be in the same 7th Grade class room as me he would play Football in the gym me an other classmates would try to tackle him down but could never catch his Fast Ass that's when I knew he was going to be a Football player one day 😂

[@jon_puhalski60]

The Cardinals should sign this guy and team him back up the D Hop he was never a true number one but killed it one the other side of a number 1

[@houstonsportsfan1017]

He'll get injured once he begins to play

[@TheSenzuBeanPlug]

Do Dri archer

[@mikemacdonald1675]

The NFL likes Tight End sized receivers. Guys with Fullers size making six years is not common. Sending him over the middle would be homicide. All credit to him for lasting so long. Before the knee he was as fast as anyone I've seen.

[@pastordiddyrs]

I am a die hard ND fan. Not playing, injuries and weed. Downfall. period

[@taco2728]

Scott Fischer was my dads name damn

[@kingwill3440]

I can relate I'm the only boy of 3 children I have two sisters 2 less then him but ik how he feels

[@hakeemfb3]

I know it sucks balls don't it lol 😂

[@kingwill3440]

@@hakeemfb3 facts

[@chriebrewington3063]

Hakeem Hicks UNC

[@freddyinferno2]

I’d like to see something on DJ Hayden from UH.

[@JV510]

Bryce love. Man dude was explosive

[@adereiojones9889]

Hope the Cowboys take a chance on him.

[@T4R_2OUL]

What ever happened too Everett Goldson?

[@jennyanydots2389]

He got busted smoking meth with his sister's daughter in their basement together. Not everyone had all their clothes on if you know what I'm saying dawg.

[@michaelsayles33]

Injuries killed him and what else did he have other than his speed

[@harrisbeard8715]

Route running

[@irish4549]

The former freshmen All-American Aaron Lynch

[@marvinbarnett3218]

Had the droppsies

[@Djdub5757]

What happen was his team traded their qb

[@chriebrewington3063]

Martavious Bryant Clemson or sammy Watkins

[@vondrelleraven4380]

Wasn't the organization. He played with watson most of 17. All of 18-19-20 he couldnt play more than 10 games a season the. The injury bug. Speed kills for sure but if u train hard and perfect your craft u sustain.. Its crazy how dudes with less god given tslent have more success because they work harder

[@chriebrewington3063]

Golden tate from Notre dame

[@seanmurphy6136]

Golden Tate had a pretty nice NFL career. Wonder what he’s up to now

[@davidbutler4113]

Pee wee football, Jr. high, high school football, college, pro football. The human body can only take so much pounding until weakens or becomes non-functioning, in the form of injuries. The NFL’s name should be change to the NIL, the National Injury League.

[@princerob610]

Im sure some team hes better option they should give him a tryout.unless the acl slowed him and thumb made him drop lots of passes

[@chriebrewington3063]

David Boston fro. Ohio state

[@IllMatic97]

He juiced to the point of being incapable of playing football. Biceps looked like the Michelin Man.

[@a-love-supremist]

he made 35M in his career, the 10M from miami was free money.

[@benhicksbass]

It's officially about to be 2024 and idk why he's not signed. He could still be a solid depth piece compared to some of these other trash WR's that get signed

[@NorthBound00]

He could have been the best man

[@phoebesflock]

Corey Coleman, drafted 6 spots ahead of him is much more of a bust...both had major injury problems but Coleman lasted much less time in league

[@vondrelleraven4380]

Do chase clay pool

[@Zone47.]

You left out all the mental health inactive status’s at dolphins???

[@angelcadena8052]

He was just as fast as hill or almost as fast. Put 2018-2019 will fuller n hill on that dolphins team n you'd have a actual duo of speed demons. Only difference between the 2 was that fuller was plagued with hamstring injuries n he didn't have much control on his speed like hill does. Waddle has more control but isn't quite as fast. Other words I don't think there will be another tyreek hill ever

[@CBFW_KO]

The man who disappeared off the face of the earth

[@SuperSparrow45]

Pretty easy. He was like 170 pounds and couldn't stay healthy.

[@bronsonbamnallen1633]

why does this video exist? He was hurt all the time. No team, no employer, wants to pay someone who cant show up. Easy riddle to solve.

[@HypedTexansFan]

He was one of the most unlucky players oat

[@stevenrobert6992]

He went to Miami and kept getting injured, the end

[@ronskullie9380]

He had some serious injuries to is hand and fingers.

[@rudeboymugen26]

We had the elite playoff team until Bill O'Brien stank it up.

[@mosesgonzalez2276]

Texans killed his career if he was somewhere else he would of been a superstar

[@chriebrewington3063]

Hardy nickelson jr

[@substantialtess]

Sadly made of glass.. always injured 😢

[@happilyretiredmark2964]

The one word in the dictionary that should always wrap up any discussion regarding any Notre Dame football team or most Notre Dame football players should be......overrated!

[@Ninjaskills808]

Dude was just too slight of frame to make it in the NFL.

[@robertthomas8866]

Doug Martin

[@ColumbusBully]

He's probably getting hurt as we speak.

[@TheSenzuBeanPlug]

Injuries

[@takedownTony6]

Too much time spent on his college days

[@chriebrewington3063]

T J yeldon

[@nnevon8848]

With the dolphins he just quit, he played one game got hurt (finger) and basically just didn’t play again the entire year. Good riddance

[@thesupervisor3270]

“Some would consider him a draft bust”? I think we ALL considered him a bust.

[@darrylturner4566]

He dropped to many passes for my taste as a pro.

[@mahalkita7351]

for your taste 😂😂😂

[@bigdollabill7426]

Todd

[@itsdonovandlsr]

wwwwwwwwww video like all ways Scott Fisher

[@answerman9933]

Nothing went wrong. He was from Notre Dame. And as such, he was over-hyped.

[@kinqadamjrkinqadamjr1520]

just because our team is overrated af doesnt mean the whole damn place and every player is overrated.

[@Im_Mr_Cole]

What went wrong? Steroids...

[@Bakarost]

Never heard of em Sec only guy

[@ebonyknight5]

Welp, Will Fuller was overrated because he played at Notre Dame. That's what happened to him.

[@kinqadamjrkinqadamjr1520]

just because our team is overrated af doesnt mean the whole damn place and every player is overrated.

[@tainted_timmy6726]

There's a guy called the bus. And there was a little QB that played for us as well, a few years back....

[@mikemacdonald1675]

Speed is never overrated by the league, but it is typically the first gift to go away. So GMs always look at speed as finite but useful.

[@RuffBuff8384]

I wanted the Bills to sign him but I guess he supposedly said he didn't have interest in playing anymore

[@rongjohnson2448]

Never heard of this guy don't really care to

[@ebrown2297]

Will Fuller wasn't a bust...He was just a average wide receiver....

[@clayearth8287]

Fragile as a 12 year old girl was the problem. Nothing but an overrated wanna be. Speed means nothing when getting tackled crumbles your body. Yeah....I'm in Houston..so I really dont wanna hear any of ya'lls BS