Will Fuller

One of five siblings (he has four sisters), Fuller attended Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he played high school football for the Cahillites.{{Cite web |last=Fortuna |first=Matt |date=October 30, 2015 |title=For Philly native Will Fuller, showdown with Temple a dream come true |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/notre-dame-football/post/_/id/22079/for-philly-native-will-fuller-primetime-showdown-with-temple-a-dream-come-true |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108115257/https://www.espn.com/blog/notre-dame-football/post/_/id/22079/for-philly-native-will-fuller-primetime-showdown-with-temple-a-dream-come-true |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Robertson |first=Dale |date=April 29, 2016 |title=10 things you need to know about Will Fuller |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-Will-Fuller-7382666.php#photo-9915875 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006000245/https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-Will-Fuller-7382666.php#photo-9915875 |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |access-date=April 25, 2018 |website=Houston Chronicle}}{{Cite web |last=Vorel |first=Mike |date=October 25, 2015 |title=Surging WR Will Fuller represents Philadelphia at Notre Dame |url=https://www.ndinsider.com/football/surging-wr-will-fuller-represents-philadelphia-at-notre-dame/article_06628468-767f-11e5-a880-334eb5781d1c.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216114620/https://www.ndinsider.com/football/surging-wr-will-fuller-represents-philadelphia-at-notre-dame/article_06628468-767f-11e5-a880-334eb5781d1c.html |archive-date=December 16, 2019 |access-date=April 25, 2018 |website=South Bend Tribune}} As a senior in 2012, Fuller was named the MVP of the Philadelphia Catholic League 4A.{{Cite web |last=Paone |first=Greg |date=October 30, 2015 |title=Now at Notre Dame, Roman Catholic grad Will Fuller a star |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/ncaa/now-notre-dame-roman-catholic-grad-will-fuller-star |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001038/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/ncaa/now-notre-dame-roman-catholic-grad-will-fuller-star |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=October 22, 2020 |website=RSN |language=en}}

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Fuller was rated as the 19th best wide receiver prospect of his class.{{Cite web |date=April 20, 2011 |title=William Fuller profile |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-William-Fuller-115280 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212225903/http://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/football/recruiting/player-William-Fuller-115280 |archive-date=December 12, 2015 |access-date=September 19, 2015 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} He originally committed to play college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions on June 3, 2012, after receiving a scholarship offer while on a visit at the school.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Ben |date=June 3, 2012 |title=Philly Receiver Will Fuller Commits to Nittany Lions |url=http://www.statecollege.com/news/local-news/penn-state-football-philly-receiver-will-fuller-commits-to-nittany-lions,1058065 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151028234623/http://www.statecollege.com/news/local-news/penn-state-football-philly-receiver-will-fuller-commits-to-nittany-lions,1058065/ |archive-date=October 28, 2015 |access-date=September 19, 2015 |website=statecollege.com}} However, Fuller would go on to switch his commitment to Notre Dame on August 5, 2012.{{Cite web |last=Moyer |first=Josh |date=August 5, 2012 |title=Will Fuller decommits from Penn State Nittany Lions, picks Notre Dame Fighting Irish |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/8236899/will-fuller-decommits-penn-state-nittany-lions-picks-notre-dame-fighting-irish |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208163647/http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8236899/will-fuller-decommits-penn-state-nittany-lions-picks-notre-dame-fighting-irish |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |access-date=September 19, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}

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Fuller played sparingly as a freshman at Notre Dame, catching only six passes for 160 yards and a touchdown. He scored his first touchdown on a 47-yard pass from Tommy Rees against Air Force on October 26, 2013. Fuller recorded two receptions for 93 yards in that game, averaging 46.5 yards per catch.{{Cite web |title=Notre Dame vs. Air Force – Game Summary – October 26, 2013 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=332992005 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005195006/http://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=332992005 |archive-date=October 5, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}

Fuller emerged as a starter his sophomore year following an impressive off-season, following that up by having a breakout season for the Irish.{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2014 |title=Notre Dame wide receiver Will Fuller's star is on a lightning-fast rise |url=http://www.elkharttruth.com/sports/college-sports/notre-dame-university/2014/09/10/Notre-Dame-wide-receiver-Will-Fuller-s-star-is-on-a-lightning-fast-rise.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913193510/https://www.elkharttruth.com/sports/college-sports/notre-dame-university/2014/09/10/notre-dame-wide-receiver-will-fuller-s-star-is-on-a-lightning-fast-rise.html |archive-date=September 13, 2014 |access-date=September 19, 2015 |website=Elkhart Truth}} He had seven receptions for 133 yards and two touchdowns against North Carolina on October 11.{{Cite web |title=North Carolina at Notre Dame Box Score, October 11, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-10-11-notre-dame.html |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Fuller recorded 76 receptions for 1,094 yards with 15 touchdowns, tying Golden Tate for the school single season record. Fuller's 15 touchdowns were tied for third in Football Bowl Subdivision, behind Colorado State's Rashard Higgins and Alabama's Amari Cooper.{{Cite web |title=2015 FBS (I-A) College Football Individual Statistics Leaders for Receiving |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/stats/player |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208123616/http://espn.go.com/college-football/statistics/player/_/stat/receiving/sort/receivingTouchdowns |archive-date=December 8, 2015 |access-date=September 19, 2015 |url-status=live |website=ESPN.com}} In a game against Northwestern, Fuller had nine receptions for 159 yards and three touchdowns, all career highs.{{Cite web |title=Northwestern at Notre Dame Box Score, November 15, 2014 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2014-11-15-notre-dame.html |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Following the season, he was recognized as an honorable mention All-American by Sports Illustrated.{{Cite web |last=Blazek |first=Nicholas D. |date=December 19, 2014 |title=Notre Dame's Will Fuller All-American Honorable Mention |url=http://slapthesign.com/2014/12/19/notre-dames-will-fuller-american-honorable-mention |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150910020545/http://slapthesign.com/2014/12/19/notre-dames-will-fuller-american-honorable-mention/ |archive-date=September 10, 2015 |access-date=September 19, 2015 |website=Slap The Sign}}

Fuller started off his junior season recording seven receptions for 142 yards and two touchdowns against Texas.{{Cite web |title=Texas at Notre Dame Box Score, September 5, 2015 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2015-09-05-notre-dame.html |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the next game against the Virginia Cavaliers, Fuller caught five passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winning touchdown pass with 12 seconds left from DeShone Kizer.{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2015 |title=No. 9 Notre Dame beats Virginia 34–27 on last-second TD pass |url=http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20150912/SPORTS/150919606 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151125084406/http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20150912/SPORTS/150919606 |archive-date=November 25, 2015 |access-date=September 19, 2015 |website=HeraldNet.com |agency=Associated Press}} He had six receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown against Georgia Tech in Notre Dame's third game of the season, a 30–22 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 19, 2015 |title=Prosise scores 3 TDs as Irish shut down Ga. Tech |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400756922 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001053/https://www.espn.com/college-football/game?gameId=400756922 |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=September 19, 2015 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Against USC, Fuller recorded three receptions for 131 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown to beat USC by a score of 41–31.{{Cite web |title=USC at Notre Dame Box Score, October 17, 2015 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2015-10-17-notre-dame.html |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Against Pitt, he had seven receptions for 152 yards and three touchdowns, leading to 42–30 victory.{{Cite web |last=Lesar |first=Al |date=November 7, 2015 |title=Will Fuller scores thrice in Notre Dame victory over Pitt |url=http://www.ndinsider.com/football/will-fuller-scores-thrice-in-notre-dame-victory-over-pitt/article_2c2ddefa-858d-11e5-8451-ffd4e03333af.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001041/https://www.ndinsider.com/story/sports/football/2015/11/07/will-fuller-scores-thrice-in-notre-dame-victory-over-pi/117195182/ |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Notre Dame Insider}} Fuller's three touchdowns allowed him to surpass both Golden Tate and Jeff Samardzija on the career touchdown list with 28, leaving him only second behind Michael Floyd's 37. On November 28, against Stanford, Fuller had six receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Notre Dame at Stanford Box Score, November 28, 2015 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2015-11-28-stanford.html |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He caught six passes for 113 yards, including an 81-yard touchdown, in a losing effort against Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.{{Cite web |title=Fiesta Bowl – Notre Dame vs Ohio State Box Score, January 1, 2016 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2016-01-01-ohio-state.html |access-date=February 19, 2024 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}

Fuller finished the season with 62 catches and a career-high 1,258 yards with 14 touchdowns. He was named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press.{{Cite web |last=Paone |first=Greg |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Philly native and ND star WR Will Fuller declares for NFL draft |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/ncaa/philly-native-and-nd-star-wr-will-fuller-declares-nfl-draft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221165534/https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/ncaa/philly-native-and-nd-star-wr-will-fuller-declares-nfl-draft |archive-date=February 21, 2020 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=NBC Sports Philadelphia}}

On January 3, 2016, Fuller announced he would forgo his senior year and enter the 2016 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Reineking |first=Jim |date=January 3, 2016 |title=Notre Dame's Will Fuller will enter 2016 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/notre-dame-s-will-fuller-will-enter-2016-nfl-draft-0ap3000000614053 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222113429/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000614053/article/notre-dames-will-fuller-will-enter-2016-nfl-draft |archive-date=February 22, 2020 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} He finished his Notre Dame career with 144 receptions for 2,512 yards (17.4 avg) and 30 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=William Fuller College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/william-fuller-2.html |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Sports Reference}}

At the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine, Fuller ran the 40-yard dash in an official time of 4.32 seconds, which was the best time among wide receivers.{{Cite web |last=Vowles |first=Joshua |date=February 27, 2016 |title=Will Fuller Runs 4.32 40 Yard Dash At The NFL Combine |url=https://slapthesign.com/2016/02/27/will-fuller-runs-4-32-40-yard-dash-at-the-nfl-combine/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200323200235/https://slapthesign.com/2016/02/27/will-fuller-runs-4-32-40-yard-dash-at-the-nfl-combine/ |archive-date=March 23, 2020 |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=Slap the Sign}}

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Fuller was selected by the Houston Texans in the first round with the 21st overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Ganguli |first=Tania |date=April 28, 2016 |title=Texans select Will Fuller in first round of 2016 NFL Draft. |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/16132/texans-pick-speedy-receiver-will-fuller-in-first-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001039/https://www.espn.com/blog/houston-texans/post/_/id/16132/texans-pick-speedy-receiver-will-fuller-in-first-round |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=April 28, 2016 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=ESPN}} He was the second wide receiver taken in the 2016 NFL Draft, only behind Baylor's Corey Coleman, who went to the Cleveland Browns with the 15th overall pick.{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711080840/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

In his first NFL game against the Chicago Bears on September 11, 2016, Fuller had five receptions (on 11 targets from quarterback Brock Osweiler) for 107 yards and a touchdown as the Texans won by a score of 23–14.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=September 11, 2016 |title=Texans' revamped offense flashes in win over Bears |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-revamped-offense-flashes-in-win-over-bears-0ap3000000700078 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912064805/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000700078/article/texans-revamped-offense-flashes-in-win-over-bears |archive-date=September 12, 2016 |access-date=September 11, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} In the next game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he recorded four receptions for 104 yards, including a juggled catch for 53 yards, during the 19–12 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Fuller makes juggling catch for 53-yard reception |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/09/18/texans-will-fuller-juggle-catch-video |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001039/https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/09/18/texans-will-fuller-juggle-catch-video |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=September 18, 2016 |website=Sports Illustrated}} Two weeks later, Fuller returned a punt for a 67-yard touchdown in a 27–20 victory over the Tennessee Titans. In doing so, he became the first player in franchise history to record a punt return touchdown and a receiving touchdown in the same game (as he had a touchdown reception earlier in the game).{{Cite web |last=DaSilva |first=Cameron |date=November 15, 2016 |title=Watch Texans rookie Will Fuller return a punt 67 yards for a TD |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/watch-texans-rookie-will-fuller-return-a-punt-67-yards-for-a-td-100216 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001043/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/watch-texans-rookie-will-fuller-return-a-punt-67-yards-for-a-td |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=December 31, 2016 |website=Fox Sports}}

Fuller finished his rookie season with 47 receptions for 635 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 13 returns for 196 yards and a touchdown in 14 games and 13 starts.{{Cite web |title=Will Fuller 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001043/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=August 2, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} The Texans finished atop the AFC South with a 9–7 record and were the #4-seed in the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2016 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181001160423/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2016.htm |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=January 15, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On January 7, 2017, Fuller made his postseason debut against the Oakland Raiders in the Wild Card Round, recording four receptions for 37 yards during the 27–14 victory.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans – January 7th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701070htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015050107/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701070htx.htm |archive-date=October 15, 2017 |access-date=August 2, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} During the Divisional Round against the eventual Super Bowl LI champion New England Patriots, Fuller had three receptions for 16 yards in the 34–16 road loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Houston Texans at New England Patriots – January 14th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701140nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203061940/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701140nwe.htm |archive-date=December 3, 2018 |access-date=August 2, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}

On August 2, 2017, during training camp, Fuller suffered a broken collarbone and was expected to be out 2–3 months.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=August 2, 2017 |title=Texans WR Will Fuller breaks his collarbone in practice |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-wr-will-fuller-breaks-his-collarbone-in-practice-0ap3000000824455 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190426191138/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000824455/article/texans-wr-will-fuller-breaks-his-collarbone-in-practice |archive-date=April 26, 2019 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} On September 27, he was upgraded to full participation in the Texans' practice.{{Cite web |last=Sidhu |first=Deepi |date=September 27, 2017 |title=Fuller upgraded to full participant in practice |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Fuller-upgraded-to-full-participant-in-practice/1f38e8c3-1014-4118-9f81-90c10f82b0b4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928034609/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Fuller-upgraded-to-full-participant-in-practice/1f38e8c3-1014-4118-9f81-90c10f82b0b4 |archive-date=September 28, 2017 |access-date=October 2, 2017 |website=Houston Texans}}

Fuller made his season debut during a Week 4 57–14 victory over the Titans, catching four passes for 35 yards and two touchdowns to go along with a four-yard rush.{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Drew |date=October 2, 2017 |title=Will Fuller returns with bang, helps boost offense |url=http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Will-Fuller-returns-with-bang-helps-boost-offense/51e35664-0cec-4dce-9297-0b586c51b94b |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002062346/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Will-Fuller-returns-with-bang-helps-boost-offense/51e35664-0cec-4dce-9297-0b586c51b94b |archive-date=October 2, 2017 |access-date=October 2, 2017 |website=Houston Texans}} In the next game against the Chiefs, he had two receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown and rushed for five yards in the 42–34 loss.{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans – October 8th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710080htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111172643/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710080htx.htm |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} The following week, Fuller recorded two receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown as the Texans defeated the Browns by a score of 33–17.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans – October 15th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423155645/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710150htx.htm |archive-date=April 23, 2020 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} After a Week 7 bye, the Texans went on the road to face the Seattle Seahawks. In that game, Fuller had five receptions for 125 yards and two touchdowns as the Texans narrowly lost by a score 41–38.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108032544/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

Fuller finished his second professional season with 28 receptions for 423 yards and seven touchdowns to go along with nine returns for 135 yards in 10 games and starts.{{Cite web |title=Will Fuller 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001043/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

Fuller missed the season-opening 27–20 road loss to the Patriots due to a hamstring injury.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Texans' Will Fuller: Out Sunday |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/texans-will-fuller-out-sunday/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001043/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/texans-will-fuller-out-sunday/ |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com}} He made his season debut in the next game against the Titans as the second receiver on the Texans' depth chart.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans Depth Chart Archive |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/213/HOU |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221163724/https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/213/HOU |archive-date=February 21, 2020 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=ourlads.com}} During that game, Fuller recorded eight receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown in the 20–17 road loss.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=September 17, 2018 |title=Texans wide receiver Will Fuller excels in loss to Titans |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Will-Fuller-excels-loss-Titans-13234119.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006000222/https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-Will-Fuller-excels-loss-Titans-13234119.php |archive-date=October 6, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=Houston Chronicle}} In the next game against the New York Giants, he had another solid outing with five receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown during the 27–22 loss.{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Drew |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Will Fuller, V notches 100-yd, 1 TD game in loss to Giants |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/will-fuller-v-notches-100-yd-1-td-game-in-loss-to-giants |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005194953/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/will-fuller-v-notches-100-yd-1-td-game-in-loss-to-giants |archive-date=October 5, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=Houston Texans}} The following week against the Indianapolis Colts, Fuller notched his third consecutive game with a touchdown, finishing the 37–34 overtime road victory with four receptions for 49 yards and the aforementioned touchdown.{{Cite web |date=September 30, 2018 |title=Texans end losing streak with 37–34 win over Colts in OT |url=http://www.fox26houston.com/sports/houston-texans-beat-indianapolis-colts-37-34 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001044/https://www.fox26houston.com/sports/texans-end-losing-streak-with-37-34-win-over-colts-in-ot |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2018 |website=KRIV}}

During a Week 8 42–23 victory over the Miami Dolphins, Fuller had five receptions for 124 yards and a touchdown before leaving in the fourth quarter with a knee injury.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans – October 25th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810250htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201029235614/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810250htx.htm |archive-date=October 29, 2020 |access-date=October 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference}} It was later revealed that he tore his ACL, prematurely ending his season.{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=October 26, 2018 |title=Texans' Will Fuller done for season with torn ACL |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/texans-will-fuller-done-for-season-with-torn-acl-0ap3000000978497 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181026222834/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000978497/article/texans-will-fuller-done-for-season-with-torn-acl |archive-date=October 26, 2018 |access-date=October 26, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Barshop |first=Sarah |date=October 26, 2018 |title=Texans lose WR Will Fuller for season with torn ACL |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25090454/houston-texans-wr-fuller-tears-acl |url-status=live |access-date=October 27, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=ESPN |archive-date=October 27, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027025958/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25090454/houston-texans-wr-fuller-tears-acl }} Fuller finished the 2018 season with 32 receptions for 503 yards and four touchdowns in seven games and starts.{{Cite web |title=Will Fuller 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221163228/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2018/ |archive-date=February 21, 2020 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Without Fuller, the Texans finished atop the AFC South with an 11–5 record and lost to the Colts in the Wild Card Round by a score of 21–7.{{Cite web |title=2018 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203141710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2018.htm |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – January 5th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122044017/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050htx.htm |archive-date=January 22, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

On April 26, 2019, the Texans picked up the fifth-year option on Fuller's contract.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=April 26, 2019 |title=Texans exercise 2020 option on Will Fuller's contract |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/26/texans-exercise-2020-option-on-will-fullers-contract/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427011632/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/26/texans-exercise-2020-option-on-will-fullers-contract/ |archive-date=April 27, 2019 |access-date=May 3, 2019 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}

Fuller returned from his injury in time for the season-opener against the New Orleans Saints, recording two receptions for 69 yards in the narrow 30–28 road loss.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2019 |title=Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30–28 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227103301/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128021 |archive-date=December 27, 2019 |access-date=September 9, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} During a Week 5 53–32 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, he had 14 receptions for 217 yards and three touchdowns, marking the first time in his NFL career with over 200 receiving yards in a game.{{Cite web |last=Barshop |first=Sarah |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Texans' Fuller explodes for 217 yards, 3 TDs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27784557/texans-wr-fuller-explodes-217-yards-3-tds-win |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221163118/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/27784557/texans-wr-fuller-explodes-217-yards-3-tds-win |archive-date=February 21, 2020 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} During a Week 12 20–17 victory over the Colts, Fuller had seven receptions for 140 yards.{{Cite web |last=Starr |first=Patrick |date=November 22, 2019 |title=Texans Will Fuller Wants to "Put Fear" in Defensive Backs Hearts |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/texans-will-fuller-wants-to-put-fear-in-defensive-backs-hearts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221010001043/https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/texans-will-fuller-wants-to-put-fear-in-defensive-backs-hearts |archive-date=October 10, 2022 |access-date=November 23, 2019 |website=SI.com}}{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – November 21st, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201911210htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200104221526/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201911210htx.htm |archive-date=January 4, 2020 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

Fuller finished the 2019 season with 49 receptions for 670 yards and three touchdowns in 11 games and starts.{{Cite web |title=Will Fuller 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221163225/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=February 21, 2020 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} The Texans finished atop the AFC South with a 10–6 record and qualified for the playoffs as the #4-seed.{{Cite web |title=2019 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2019.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328165422/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2019.htm |archive-date=March 28, 2020 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} In the Divisional Round against the Chiefs, Fuller had five receptions for 89 yards during the 51–31 road loss despite a 24–0 lead in the second quarter.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs – January 12th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202001120kan.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210125223739/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202001120kan.htm |archive-date=January 25, 2021 |access-date=February 21, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}}

In the offseason, Fuller's teammate DeAndre Hopkins was traded to the Arizona Cardinals, making Fuller the Texans' number-one wide receiver.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 16, 2020 |title=Stunner: Texans trade DeAndre Hopkins to Cardinals |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/stunner-texans-trade-deandre-hopkins-to-cardinals-0ap3000001106405 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912233324/https://www.nfl.com/news/stunner-texans-trade-deandre-hopkins-to-cardinals-0ap3000001106405 |archive-date=September 12, 2020 |access-date=September 11, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}

During the season-opening 34–20 road loss to the Chiefs, Fuller had eight receptions for 112 yards.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs – September 10th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009100kan.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818093608/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009100kan.htm |archive-date=August 18, 2020 |access-date=September 14, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference}} Three weeks later against the Minnesota Vikings, he recorded six receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown during the 31–23 loss. Late in the fourth quarter on a fourth down play, Fuller appeared to catch a touchdown pass to potentially tie the game that was reversed upon further review.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Houston Texans – October 4th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005204243/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010040htx.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 6, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Two weeks later against the Titans, he had six receptions for 123 yards and a touchdown in the 42–36 overtime road loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – October 18th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010180oti.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201028204836/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010180oti.htm |archive-date=October 28, 2020 |access-date=October 22, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} During a narrow Week 9 27–25 road victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Fuller recorded five receptions for 100 yards and a 77-yard touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars – November 8th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080jax.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201115121818/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011080jax.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2020 |access-date=November 13, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Three weeks later against the Detroit Lions, he recorded six receptions for 171 yards and two touchdowns in the 41–25 road victory.{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=November 26, 2020 |title=Lions vs. Texans score: Deshaun Watson tosses four touchdowns in Thanksgiving debut as Houston routs Detroit |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-vs-texans-score-deshaun-watson-tosses-four-touchdowns-in-thanksgiving-debut-as-houston-routs-detroit/live/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126222454/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lions-vs-texans-score-deshaun-watson-tosses-four-touchdowns-in-thanksgiving-debut-as-houston-routs-detroit/live/ |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |access-date=November 26, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}

On November 30, Fuller was suspended six games for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. He missed the last five games of the 2020 season and missed the first game of the 2021 NFL season.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=November 30, 2020 |title=Texans' Will Fuller suspended six games for PED violation, receiver offers explanation in social media post |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/texans-will-fuller-suspended-six-games-for-ped-violation-receiver-offers-explanation-in-social-media-post/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130225337/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/texans-will-fuller-suspended-six-games-for-ped-violation-receiver-offers-explanation-in-social-media-post/ |archive-date=November 30, 2020 |access-date=November 30, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} In 11 games and starts, Fuller finished the 2020 season with 53 receptions for 879 yards and eight touchdowns, which were all career highs.{{Cite web |title=Will Fuller 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123185112/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FullWi01/gamelog/2020/ |archive-date=January 23, 2021 |access-date=December 2, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 20, 2021, Fuller signed a one-year, $10.6 million contract with the Dolphins.{{Cite web |date=March 20, 2021 |title=Miami Dolphins Sign WR William Fuller V |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-wr-william-fuller-v |access-date=March 25, 2021 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}} He suffered a broken thumb in Week 4 and was placed on injured reserve on October 6.{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2021 |title=Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Place Fuller on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-miami-dolphins-place-fuller-on-injured-reserve |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007033602/https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-miami-dolphins-place-fuller-on-injured-reserve |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |access-date=October 9, 2021 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}} Fuller was not re-signed after the season and has not played an NFL game since then.

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