Kendall Fuller

Fuller attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, Maryland, where he played football and ran track. On the football varsity, he was teammates with Blake Countess and Stefon Diggs. As a senior, he was the U.S. Army All-American Defensive Player of the Year and the Maryland Gatorade Football Player of the Year after he totaled 44 receptions for 695 yards and seven touchdowns on offense, and three interceptions, eight pass breakups and 28 tackles (including a sack) on defense.

In track & field, Fuller competed in hurdles and jumps, posting bests of 17.94 seconds in the 110m hurdles, 47.81s in the 300m hurdles, 6.48 meters (21 feet, 2.5 inches) in the long jump and 13.71m (45 feet) in the triple jump.{{Cite web|url=https://md.milesplit.com/athletes/1223543-kendall-fuller/feed|title=Kendall Fuller - Feed|website=MileSplit Maryland}}

Fuller was a five-star recruit by Rivals.com and was ranked as the second best cornerback and ninth best player overall in his class.{{Cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2013/kendall-fuller-16606|title=Kendall Fuller, 2013 Cornerback - Rivals.com|website=n.rivals.com}} He committed to Virginia Tech in July 2012 to play college football, over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Michigan, Ohio State, Ole Miss, and South Carolina, among others.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/hokies-journal/post/good-counsel-all-met-kendall-fuller-commits-to-virginia-tech/2012/07/29/gJQAlstZIX_blog.html Good Counsel All-Met Kendall Fuller commits to Virginia Tech]{{Cite web|url=https://newsadvance.com/sports/kendall-fuller-commits-to-tech/article_e7f1a464-58b7-558a-a3b7-bee49dab43e6.html|title=Kendall Fuller commits to Tech|first=Nathan|last=Warters|website=NewsAdvance.com|date=July 30, 2012 }}

As a true freshman in 2013, Fuller started 12 of 13 games, recording 58 tackles and six interceptions. For his play he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Rookie of the Year.{{Cite web|url=http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20131203aaa.html|title=Kendall Fuller earns ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors|access-date=October 15, 2014|archive-date=October 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019004517/http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20131203aaa.html|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailypress.com/2013/12/03/virginia-techs-kendall-fuller-earns-acc-defensive-rookie-of-the-year-honors/|title=Virginia Tech's Kendall Fuller earns ACC defensive rookie of the year honors - Daily Press|access-date=October 15, 2014|archive-date=October 19, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141019203003/http://articles.dailypress.com/2013-12-03/sports/dp-spt-tech-kendall-fuller-acc-defensive-rookie-of-20131203_1_kendall-fuller-brandon-facyson-acc-defensive-rookie|url-status=live}} Fuller returned as a starter his sophomore season in 2014.[https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/hokies-cornerback-kendall-fuller-is-ready-to-build-on-his-stellar-freshman-season/2014/08/08/f735cd36-1efc-11e4-ae54-0cfe1f974f8a_story.html Hokies cornerback Kendall Fuller is ready to build on his stellar freshman season.] On December 15, 2015, Fuller declared for the 2016 NFL draft.Fortuna, Matt, [https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2016/story/_/id/14375563/kendall-fuller-virginia-tech-hokies-declares-nfl-draft "Virginia Tech CB Kendall Fuller declares for NFL draft"], "ESPN", December 15, 2015{{cite web|title=Virginia Tech CB Kendall Fuller declares for NFL draft|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2016/story/_/id/14375563/kendall-fuller-virginia-tech-hokies-declares-nfl-draft|author=Fortuna, Matt|website=ESPN.com|date=December 15, 2015}}

Fuller attended the NFL Scouting Combine, but was unable to perform any physical drills due to a torn meniscus he suffered in the fall.{{cite web| title=NFL draft: Redskins take Virginia Tech corner Kendall Fuller in the third round| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/04/29/nfl-draft-redskins-take-virginia-tech-corner-kendall-fuller-in-the-third-round/| access-date=April 6, 2018| website=washingtonpost.com| author=Jones, Mike| date=April 29, 2016}} Before his meniscus tear, Fuller was projected to be a first round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. Fuller was ranked the fifth best cornerback prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com, the ninth best cornerback by NFL analyst Mike Mayock, and was ranked the 10th best defensive back prospect by Sports Illustrated.{{cite web| title=*Kendall Fuller, DS #5 CB, Virginia Tech| url=http://draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=127111&draftyear=2016&genpos=CB| access-date=April 6, 2018| website=draftscout.com}}{{cite web |title=Mike Mayock's 2016 NFL Draft top 100 prospect rankings |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000655903/article/mike-mayocks-2016-nfl-draft-top-100-prospect-rankings |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160427132844/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000655903/article/mike-mayocks-2016-nfl-draft-top-100-prospect-rankings |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 27, 2016 |access-date=January 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com |date=April 25, 2016}}{{cite web |title=2016 NFL draft position rankings |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/04/12/nfl-draft-2016-position-rankings-players-prospects |access-date=January 17, 2019 |website=si.com |date=April 25, 2016}}

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The Washington Redskins selected Fuller in the third round (84th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.{{cite web|title=Redskins Add To Cornerbacks Group With Kendall Fuller|url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-add-to-cornerbacks-group-with-kendall-fuller-17089458|author=Skinnel, Brian|website=Washington Football Team|date=April 29, 2016|access-date=July 16, 2017}} Fuller was the 14th cornerback selected in 2016.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}

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{{See also|2016 Washington Redskins season}}

On June 2, 2016, the Washington Redskins signed Fuller to a four–year, $3.12 million rookie contract that includes a signing bonus of $718,424.{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Kendall Fuller contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/kendall-fuller-19038/| access-date=April 6, 2018| website=Spotrac.com}}{{cite web|work=Washington Football Team|url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-sign-cornerback-kendall-fuller-17215505|title=Redskins Sign Cornerback Kendall Fuller|first=Stephen|last=Czarda|date=June 2, 2016|access-date=October 27, 2021}}

Fuller was expected to miss training camp after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL he sustained in college. He unexpectedly was able to participate in for a portion of training camp and competed against Quinton Dunbar, Greg Toler, and Dashaun Phillips to be the primary backup. He also competed to be the starting nickelback against Dashaun Phillips.{{cite web| title=Quinton Dunbar returns to action after welcoming first child| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/html/news/football-insider/wp/2016/07/30/quinton-dunbar-returns-to-action-after-welcoming-first-child/| access-date=April 7, 2018| website=WashingtonPost.com| author=Jones, Mike| date=July 30, 2016}}{{dead link|date=June 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} Head coach Jay Gruden named him a backup and listed him as the fourth cornerback on the depth chart to start the season, behind Quinton Dunbar, Josh Norman, and Bashaud Breeland.{{cite web| title=Redskins release first depth chart of 2016 season| url=https://247sports.com/nfl/washington-commanders/article/redskins-release-first-depth-chart-of-2016-season-47257110/| access-date=April 7, 2018| website=247sports.com| author=Makes, Jamie| date=September 6, 2016}}

He was inactive for the first three games (Weeks 1–3) due to his knee injury, but made his debut in Week 4 after multiple injuries to the Redskins' secondary to Bashaud Breeland, Quinton Dunbar, and safety DeAngelo Hall.{{cite web| title=After injuries, Kendall Fuller Getting Opportunity for Playing Time| url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/after-injuries-kendall-fuller-getting-opportunity-for-playing-time-17779835|accessdate=October 27, 2021| date=September 28, 2016}} On October 2, 2016, Fuller made his professional regular season debut and earned his first career start and collected a season-high eight combined tackles (seven solo) during a 31–20 victory against the Cleveland Browns. In Week 8, he tied his season-high of seven solo tackles in the Redskins' 37–37 tie at the Cincinnati Bengals.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kendall Fuller (2016)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kendallfuller/2555349/gamelogs?season=2016| access-date=April 6, 2018| website=NFL.com}} Jn Week 13, Fuller made three combined tackles (two solo) during a 23–31 loss at the Arizona Cardinals. He struggled during the Week 13 loss and was subsequently replaced by Greg Toler after defensive coordinator Joe Barry demoted him to the fifth cornerback on the depth chart.{{cite web| title=Su'a Cravens, Kendall Fuller can provide big boost to Redskins' secondary| url=https://www.espn.com/blog/washington-commanders/post/_/id/31771/sua-cravens-kendall-fuller-can-provide-big-boost-to-redskins-secondary| access-date=April 7, 2018| website=ESPN.com| author=Keim, John| date=June 28, 2017}} He finished his rookie season in {{NFL Year|2016}} with 42 combined tackles (32 solo) and two pass deflections in 13 games with six starts.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kendall Fuller (career)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kendallfuller/2555349/careerstats| access-date=April 7, 2018| website=NFL.com}}

{{See also|2017 Washington Redskins season}}

Throughout training camp, he competed to be the starting nickelback and also competed to be the third cornerback on the depth chart against Quinton Dunbar, Greg Toler, Deshazor Everett, Fabian Moreau, Josh Holsey, and Dashaun Phillips.{{cite web| title=5 Washington Redskins position battles to watch during 2017 offseason| url=https://www.riggosrag.com/2017/05/16/redskins-position-battles-2017/| access-date=April 7, 2018| website=riggosrag.com| date=May 16, 2017}} Head coach Jay Gruden named him the starting nickelback and listed him as the third cornerback on the depth chart behind starters Josh Norman and Bashaud Breeland.{{cite web| title=Redskins Depth Chart: Week 1 vs. Philadelphia| url=https://www.redskinswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/05/redskins-depth-chart-week-1-vs-philadelphia-eagles/| access-date=April 7, 2018| website=redskinswire.usatoday.com| author=Cheaebrough, Diane| date=September 5, 2017| archive-date=April 9, 2018| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409044327/https://redskinswire.usatoday.com/2017/09/05/redskins-depth-chart-week-1-vs-philadelphia-eagles/| url-status=dead}}

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On September 24, 2017, Fuller recorded three combined tackles (one solo), deflected a pass, and made his first career interception off a pass by Derek Carr to wide receiver Seth Roberts during a 27–10 victory against the Oakland Raiders.{{cite web|work=Washington Football Team|url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/montae-nicholson-kendall-fuller-log-first-career-interceptions-vs-raide-19453404|title=Montae Nicholson, Kendall Fuller Log First Career Interceptions Vs. Raiders|date=September 26, 2017|first=Jay|last=Cannon|access-date=October 15, 2017}} In Week 6, Fuller made one solo tackle, set a season-high two pass deflections, and secured the Redskins' 26–24 victory against the San Francisco 49ers after intercepting a pass attempt by C. J. Beathard to tight end George Kittle in the last ten seconds game.{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/dc-sports-bog/wp/2017/10/15/redskins-flight-marshals-celebrate-game-ending-interception-with-a-pat-down-search/|title=Redskins' 'Flight Marshals' celebrate game-ending interception with a pat-down search|first= Scott|last=Allen|date=October 15, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017}} On November 23, 2017, Fuller had one pass deflection and made game-sealing interception off a pass by Eli Manning to wide receiver Travis Rudolph in the last 1:16 of the Redskins' 20–10 victory against the New York Giants.{{cite news|work=WashingtonTimes.com|url=https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/nov/28/kendall-fuller-unsung-hero-redskins-secondary/|title='Unsung hero' Fuller provides boost to secondary|first=Matthew|last=Paras|date=November 28, 2017|access-date=December 12, 2017}} In Week 15, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles (six solo) and tied his season-high with two pass deflections during a 20–15 win against the Arizona Cardinals.{{cite web| title=NFL Player stats: Kendall Fuller (2017)| url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kendallfuller/2555349/gamelogs?season=2017| access-date=April 7, 2018| website=NFL.com}} He finished the {{NFL Year|2017}} season with 55 combined tackles (43 solo), ten pass deflections, and four interceptions in 16 games with as many starts. He received an overall grade of 90.6 from Pro Football Focus in 2017, which is a career-high.

{{See also|2018 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

On March 14, 2018, the Washington Redskins traded Fuller and a third round pick (78th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft to the Kansas City Chiefs in return for quarterback Alex Smith.{{cite news|last1=Paylor|first1=Terez A.|title=Chiefs trade Alex Smith to Washington, saving $15.6 million|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article197508249.html|access-date=January 31, 2018|work=The Kansas City Star|date=January 30, 2018}}{{cite web|last1=Czarda|first1=Stephen|title=Redskins Trade For Pro Bowl Quarterback Alex Smith|url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-trade-for-pro-bowl-quarterback-alex-smith-20448626|website=Washington Football Team|access-date=October 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314234311/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Trade-For-Pro-Bowl-Quarterback-Alex-Smith/57ac4989-abae-444b-bb6f-194fa4a9db51|archive-date=March 14, 2018}} This trade coincided with the Chiefs decision to trade starting cornerback Marcus Peters to the Los Angeles Rams.{{cite web |title=Kendall Fuller and David Amerson part of a revamped Chiefs secondary |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/kansas-city-chiefs/post/_/id/24312/kendall-fuller-and-david-amerson-part-of-a-revamped-chiefs-secondary |access-date=January 17, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |date=March 20, 2018}} During the off-season, the Chiefs revamped their cornerbacks on the roster after trading Marcus Peters, releasing Darrelle Revis, and following the departures of Terrance Mitchell, Kenneth Acker, and Phillip Gaines.{{cite web| title=Chiefs Offseason Workouts Preview: Checking Out the Cornerbacks| url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-offseason-workouts-preview-checking-out-the-cornerbacks-20660372| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=Chiefs.com| date=May 16, 2018}}

Entering training camp, Fuller was projected to be a starting cornerback and faced competition from Steven Nelson, David Amerson, Keith Reaser, and Will Redmond. Head coach Andy Reid named Fuller the No. 1 starting cornerback to begin the season and paired him with Steven Nelson.{{cite web |title=Chiefs release 1st unofficial depth chart of regular season |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/04/chiefs-release-1st-unofficial-depth-chart-of-regular-season/ |access-date=January 17, 2019 |website=chiefswire.usatoday.com |date=September 4, 2018}}

On October 28, 2018, Fuller made five combined tackles (three solo), a pass deflection, and helped secure the Chiefs' 23-30 victory against the Denver Broncos with an interception on a pass thrown by Case Keenum to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas mid-way through the fourth quarter. In Week 13, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles (seven solo) during a 40–33 win at the Oakland Raiders. The following week, Fuller recorded seven combined tackles (five solo) and set a career-high with four pass deflections as the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in overtime 24–27. During the game, Fuller injured his wrist and decided to play through the injury after having it wrapped in Week 15. On December 13, 2018, Fuller made two combined tackles (one solo), a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass attempt by Philip Rivers to wide receiver Tyrell Williams as the Chiefs lost to the Los Angeles Chargers 28–29 on Thursday Night Football.{{cite web| title=Chiefs injury updates: Kendall Fuller likely to play against Seattle after successful surgery| url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2018/12/17/18145009/chiefs-injury-updates-kendall-fuller-likely-to-play-against-seattle-after-successful-surgery| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=arrowheadpride.com| author=Pete Sweeney| date=December 17, 2018}} During the game, Fuller further injured his wrist, but managed to finish the contest. The following day, it was reported Fuller had actually suffered a fracture to his wrist that necessitated surgery and he subsequently was inactive for the Chiefs' 31–38 loss at the Seattle Seahawks in Week 16.{{cite web |title=Injuries: Kendall Fuller to undergo surgery on wrist |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/injuries-kendall-fuller-to-undergo-surgery-on-wrist-0ap3000000999655 |access-date=January 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} He finished his first season with the Chiefs with a career-high 82 combined tackles (64 solo), 12 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 15 games with 15 starts.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Kendall Fuller (2018) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kendallfuller/2555349/gamelogs |access-date=January 17, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}

The Kansas City Chiefs finished first in the AFC West with a 12–4 record in 2018 to clinch a first-round bye. On January 12, 2019, Fuller started in his first playoff game appearance and made three combined tackles (two solo) and a pass deflection as the Chiefs defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31–13 in the Divisional Round. On January 20, 2019, Fuller recorded ten combined tackles (seven solo) during a 31–37 overtime loss against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.

{{See also|2019 Kansas City Chiefs season}}

On January 24, 2019, the Chiefs hired Steve Spagnuolo as their new defensive coordinator after firing Bob Sutton six days prior.{{cite web| title=Chiefs hire Steve Spagnuolo as defensive coordinator| url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-hire-steve-spagnuolo-as-defensive-coordinator-0ap3000001013167| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=NFL.com| date=January 24, 2019| author=Jeremy Bergman}} Throughout training camp, Fuller competed to be a starting cornerback against Morris Claiborne, Bashaud Breeland, Charvarius Ward, and Herb Miller. Head coach Andy Reid named Fuller the starting nickelback and listed him as the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin the season, behind starters Bashaud Breeland and Charvarius Ward.{{cite web| title=Chiefs' full 53-man roster revealed after cuts| url=https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2019/8/31/20842428/chiefs-full-53-man-roster-revealed-after-cuts| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=arrowheadpride.com| author=Pete Sweeney| date=August 31, 2019}}

On September 15, 2019, Fuller made six combined tackles (five solo), one pass deflection, and had his first career sack on Derek Carr for a six–yard loss during a 28–10 victory at the Oakland Raiders. The following week, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles (seven solo) as the Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens 33–28 in Week 3. In Week 6, Fuller made one solo tackle before exiting early in the fourth quarter of a 24–31 loss to the Houston Texans after sustaining an injury to his hand.{{cite web| title=Kendall Fuller injures right hand against Houston Texans| url=https://arrowheadaddict.com/2019/10/13/kendall-fuller-injures-right-hand-houston-texans/| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=arrowheadaddict.com| author=Matt Conner| date=October 13, 2019}} He had an x-ray performed and was diagnosed with a fracture to his right thumb that subsequently sidelined him for the next five games (Weeks 7–11).{{cite web| title=Chiefs CB Kendall Fuller to have X-ray on injured thumb| url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2019/10/13/kansas-city-chiefs-cb-kendall-fuller-to-have-x-ray-on-injured-thumb/79960892007/| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=chiefswire.usatoday.com| date=October 13, 2019| author=Charles Goldman}} He finished the season with 49 combined tackles (34 solo), two pass deflections, and one sack in 11 games and four starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Kendall Fuller Game Logs (2019)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullKe00.htm| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He received an overall grade of 70.1 from Pro Football Focus in 2019.

The Kansas City Chiefs finished the 2019 NFL season first in the AFC West with a 12–4 record and clinched a first-round bye. On January 12, 2020, Fuller made one solo tackle as the Chiefs defeated the Houston Texans 51–31 in the Divisional Round. The following week, they appeared in the AFC Championship Game and defeated the Tennessee Titans 35–24 to advance to the Super Bowl. On February 2, 2020, Fuller appeared in Super Bowl LIV and recorded four combined tackles (three solo), made two pass deflections, and sealed the Chiefs' 31–20 victory against the San Francisco 49ers after intercepting a pass thrown by Jimmy Garoppolo to wide receiver Deebo Samuel with 68 seconds remaining in the game.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131047 |title=Mahomes leads Chiefs' rally past 49ers in Super Bowl, 31-20 |date=February 2, 2020|agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN |access-date=February 2, 2020}} He earned the first and only Super Bowl ring of his career.

{{See also|2020 Washington Football Team season}}

On March 16, 2020, the Washington Redskins signed Fuller to a four–year, $40.00 million contract that included $23.50 million guaranteed, $13.50 million guaranteed upon signing, and an initial signing bonus of $12.50 million.{{cite web |title=Reports: Redskins Agree To Terms With CB Kendall Fuller |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-kendall-fuller-agree-to-terms |website=Washington Football Team|access-date=October 26, 2021}}{{cite web |title=Redskins Sign CB Kendall Fuller, Wes Schweitzer |url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/redskins-sign-kendall-fuller-wes-schweitzer|website=Washington Football Team|access-date=October 26, 2021}} He was signed to possibly start at outside cornerback following the departures of Josh Norman, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and Quinton Dunbar.

Throughout training camp, Fuller competed against Ronald Darby, Fabian Moreau, Aaron Colvin, Jimmy Moreland for a starting role.{{cite web| title=2020 NFL Team Series Preview: Washington Football Team| url=https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-team-preview-series-washington-2020| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=PFF.com| date=July 23, 2020}} Head coach Ron Rivera named Fuller and Ronald Darby as the starting cornerbacks to begin the season.{{cite web| title=Washington Football Team Releases Its Initial Depth Chart For The 2020 Season| url=https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-football-team-depth-chart-2020| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=commanders.com| date=September 8, 2020| author=Kyle Stackpole}}

He was inactive for the first two games (Weeks 1–2) of the season due to a knee injury.{{cite web| title=Fox Sports: Kendall Fuller| url=https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/kendall-fuller-player-injuries| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=FoxSports.com}} On October 4, 2020, Fuller made one solo tackle, two pass deflections, and a career-high two interceptions off passes by Lamar Jackson during a 17–31 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.{{cite web |title= Ravens vs. Washington score: Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews rebound to defeat Washington with ease |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/ravens-vs-washington-score-lamar-jackson-mark-andrews-rebound-to-defeat-washington-with-ease/live/amp/ |website=CBSSports.com |access-date=October 6, 2020 |language=en}} The following week, he recorded four solo tackles, made two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Jared Goff to wide receiver Cooper Kupp during a 10–30 against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5. In Week 6, Fuller had one pass deflection and had his third consecutive game with an interception after picking off a pass attempt by Daniel Jones to wide receiver Darius Slayton as the Commanders lost 19–20 at the New York Giants. In Week 10, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles (six solo) during a 27–30 loss at the Detroit Lions. He finished the 2020 NFL season with 50 combined tackles (38 solo), 11 pass deflections, and a career-high four interceptions in 14 games and 14 starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Kendall Fuller Game Logs (2020)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullKe00.htm| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He received an overall grade of 67.2 from Pro Football Focus in 2021.

{{See also|2021 Washington Football Team season}}

He entered training camp projected to be the No. 1 starting cornerback under defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, following the departure of Ronald Darby.{{cite web| title=Washington 2021 training camp preview: Defensive backs| url=https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/commanders/2021/07/27/washington-football-training-preview-defensive-backs-william-jackson-kendall-fuller-landon-collins/80037508007/ |access-date=March 25, 2025| website=commanderswire.usatoday.com| date=July 26, 2021| author=Bryan Manning}} Head coach Ron Rivera named him the No. 1 starting cornerback to start the season and paired him with William Jackson III.{{cite web| title=Washington Football Team depth chart 2021: Projected 53-man order after roster cuts| url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/washington-football-team-depth-chart-2021-projected-53-man-order-after-roster-cuts/amp/ |access-date=March 25, 2025| website=CBSsports.com| date=September 1, 2021| author=Jordan Dajani}}

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In Week 3, Fuller collected a season-high ten combined tackles (seven solo) during a 21–43 loss at the Buffalo Bills. On October 7, 2021, Fuller made seven solo tackles, a pass deflection, and had his only interception of the season on a pass by Patrick Mahomes to wide receiver Tyreek Hill during a 31–13 loss against the Kansas City Chiefs.{{cite web|work=WashingtonFootball.com|url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-chiefs-monday-stats-pack|title=Washington-Chiefs Monday Stats Pack|date=October 18, 2021|accessdate=November 21, 2021|author=Washington Football Team Public Relations}} On November 29, 2021, Fuller had one solo tackle, set a season-high with three pass deflections, and sealed a 15–17 win against the Seattle Seahawks by intercepting a pass by Russell Wilson on a two-point conversion left with 15 seconds left in the game.{{cite news|url=https://washingtonfootballwire.usatoday.com/2021/11/30/kendall-fuller-interception-saves-the-washington-football-team/|work=USAToday.com|title=Fuller interception saves Washington|first=Ivan|last=Lambert|date=November 30, 2021|accessdate=December 2, 2021}} On December 14, 2021, he was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list.{{cite web|work=WashingtonFootball.com|url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-places-kendall-fuller-tim-settle-on-reserve-covid-19-list-activates-c|title=Washington places Kendall Fuller, Tim Settle on Reserve/COVID-19 list, activates CB Darryl Roberts|date=December 14, 2021|access-date=December 15, 2021|author=Washington Football Team Public Relations}} On December 24, 2021, he was removed from the COVID-19/reserve list and added back to the active roster after he was inactive for a 17–27 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15.{{cite web|work=WashingtonFootball.com|url=https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-activates-kyle-allen-kam-curl-kendall-fuller-milo-eifler-off-the-rese|title=Washington activates Kyle Allen, Kam Curl, Kendall Fuller, Milo Eifler off the Reserve/COVID-19 list|accessdate=December 24, 2021|date=December 24, 2021|author=Washington Football Team Public Relations|archive-date=December 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224140035/https://www.washingtonfootball.com/news/washington-activates-kyle-allen-kam-curl-kendall-fuller-milo-eifler-off-the-rese|url-status=dead}} He finished the 2021 NFL season with 77 combined tackles (64 solo), 11 pass deflections, one interception, and one sack in 16 games and 16 starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Kendall Fuller Game Logs (2021)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullKe00.htm| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He received an overall grade of 81.5 from Pro Football Focus in 2021.{{cite web| title=Jon Allen, Kendall Fuller named among PFF's Top 101 players| url=https://www.commanders.com/news/jon-allen-kendall-fuller-named-among-pff-top-101-players| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=Commanders.com| date=February 15, 2022}}

{{See also|2022 Washington Commanders season}}

He returned as the Commanders' starting cornerback alongside William Jackson III.{{cite web| title=Commanders release Week 1 unofficial depth chart| url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-release-week-1-unofficial-depth-chart| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=Commanders.com| date=September 6, 2022}} On September 18, 2022, Fuller made four combined tackles (two solo) and set a season-high three pass deflections during a 27–36 loss at the Detroit Lions. The following week, he collected a season-high six combined tackles (five solo) and made one pass deflection as the Commanders were routed 8–24 by the Philadelphia Eagles. On November 20, 2022, Fuller made four combined tackles (two solo), a pass deflection, and intercepted a pass by Davis Mills to wide receiver Brandin Cooks and returned it 37–yards for his first career touchdown during a 23–10 victory at the Houston Texans.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35067698/commanders-corner-kendall-fuller-scores-first-career-pick-six-texans|title=Commanders' Kendall Fuller nabs first career pick-six against Texans|website=ESPN|date=November 20, 2022}} The following week, he had two combined tackles (one solo), one pass deflection, and secured the Commanders' 19–13 victory against the Atlanta Falcons with an interception in the endzone on a pass thrown by Marcus Mariota to Cordarrelle Patterson with only 58 seconds remaining in the game in Week 12.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437866|title=Commanders outrun Falcons, intercept Mariota in 19-13 win|date=November 27, 2022|website=ESPN}} On January 8, 2023, Fuller had only one tackle, made two pass deflections , and returned an interception thrown by Dak Prescott to wide receiver Noah Brown for a 29–yard touchdown as the Commanders routed the Dallas Cowboys 6–26.{{Cite web |last=Manning |first=Bryan |date=January 8, 2023 |title=WATCH: Commanders CB Kendall Fuller with a pick-6 vs. Cowboys |url=https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/08/watch-commanders-cb-kendall-fuller-with-a-pick-6-vs-cowboys/ |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=Commanders Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}} He started in all 17 games for the first time in his career and finished the 2022 NFL season with a total of 52 combined tackles (36 solo), 13 pass deflections, three interceptions, and a career-high two touchdowns.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Kendall Fuller Game Logs (2022)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullKe00.htm| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}

{{See also|2023 Washington Commanders season}}

He entered training camp slated as the de facto No. 1 starting cornerback. Head coach Rob Rivera named him the No. 1 starting cornerback for the third consecutive season and paired him with Benjamin St-Juste. On September 24, 2023, he made eight combined tackles (two solo), set a season-high with three pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Josh Allen to wide receiver Gabriel Davis during a 37–3 loss against the Buffalo Bills. In Week 6, he collected a season-high nine solo tackles, made two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Desmond Ridder to wide receiver Van Jefferson during a 24–16 win at the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 15, Fuller racked up a season-high 11 combined tackles (five solo) during a 20–28 loss at the Los Angeles Rams. He was inactive for the last two remaining games (Weeks 17–18) due to a knee injury.{{cite web| title=Commanders vs Jets Wednesday Injury Report: The offensive line is dealing with several injuries| url=https://www.hogshaven.com/2023/12/20/24010484/commanders-vs-jets-wednesday-injury-report-the-offensive-line-is-dealing-with-several-injuries| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=hogshaven.com| author=Scott Jennings| date=December 20, 2023}} He finished the 2023 NFL season with 79 combined tackles (55 solo), nine pass deflections, and two interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.{{Cite web |title=Kendall Fuller 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullKe00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} Pro Football Focus had Fuller receive an overall grade of 83.1 in 2023.{{cite web| title=Highest-graded cornerbacks from the 2023 NFL season: Bears' Jaylon Johnson puts together career year| url=https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-highest-graded-cornerbacks-2023-nfl-season| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=PFF.com| author=Josh Kosko| date=March 1, 2024}}

{{See also|2024 Miami Dolphins season}}

On March 18, 2024, the Miami Dolphins signed Fuller to a two–year, $15 million contract that included a signing bonus of $10 million.{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Sign Kendall Fuller|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-kendall-fuller|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=March 18, 2024}} He entered training camp projected to be the No. 2 starting cornerback, but faced competition from Kader Kohou.{{cite web| title=Dolphins Position Outlook: Cornerback|

url=https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/dolphins-position-outlook-cornerbacks-01j24pgjp2bh| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=SI.com| date=July 19, 2024| author=Dante Collinelli}} Head coach Mike McDaniel named him a starting cornerback to begin the season, alongside No. 1 starting cornerback Jalen Ramsey.{{cite web| title=Dolphins release official depth chart ahead of Week 1 vs. Jaguars| url=https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2024/09/03/dolphins-depth-chart-week-1-jonnu-smith-alec-ingold/75063344007/| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=dolphinswire.usatoday.com| author=Adam Stites| date=September 3, 2024}}

On September 22, 2024, Fuller made three combined tackles (two solo) and made one pass deflection before exiting in the second quarter of a 3–24 loss at the Seattle Seahawks after sustaining a concussion.{{cite web| title=Dolphins rule out CB Kendall Fuller with concussion in Week 3| url=https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/dolphins/2024/09/22/kendall-fuller-dolphins-concussion-cornerback-storm-duck/75341524007/| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=dolphinswire.usatoday.com| date=September 22, 2024}} He subsequently remained in concussion protocol and was inactive for the Dolphins' 12–31 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 4. In Week 7, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles (five solo) during a 10–16 loss at the Indianapolis Colts. In Week 10, Fuller made five combined tackles (four solo), a pass deflection, and a fumble recovery before exiting during the third quarter of a 23–15 victory at the Los Angeles Rams. Due to this incident being his second concussion in less than two months, Fuller was kept in concussion protocol and remained sidelined for three games (Weeks 11–13).{{cite web| title=Dolphins cornerback Kendall Fuller sustains second concussion| url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article295398144.html| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=miamiherald.com| author=Omar Kelly| date=November 12, 2024}} He finished the 2024 NFL season with 50 combined tackles (37 solo), seven pass deflections, and one fumble recovery in 11 games and 11 starts.{{cite web| title=Pro-Football-Reference: Kendall Fuller Game Logs (2024)| url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullKe00.htm| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He received an overall grade of 66.2 from Pro Football Focus in 2024, ranking 75th among 222 qualifying cornerbacks.{{cite web| title=Pro Football Focus: Kendall Fuller| url=https://www.pff.com/nfl/players/kendall-fuller/10718| access-date=March 25, 2025| website=PFF.com}}

On February 14, 2025, the Miami Dolphins officially released Fuller.{{cite web|title=Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-make-roster-moves-2-14-25|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=February 14, 2025}}

Fuller's three older brothers, Vincent, Corey and Kyle, all played college football at Virginia Tech and in the NFL as well.{{Cite web |last=Petrella |first=Steven |date=July 31, 2012 |title=Kendall Fuller follows three brothers to Virginia Tech's football team |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bs-xpm-2012-07-31-bs-sp-kendall-fuller-virginia-tech-0801-20120731-story.html |access-date=2024-06-11 |website=Baltimore Sun}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nola.com/sports/saints/article_25c0ddbb-b032-5cec-8b0d-fa4b330430e1.html|title=Saints claim Bryce Harris off of waivers, release defensive tackle John Hughes|first=Joel|last=Erickson|website=NOLA.com|date=November 6, 2017 }}

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