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Will Fuller

Will Fuller is a former American football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL. He had a successful college career at Notre Dame, where he received All-American honors. The Houston Texans picked him in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. His professional career included time with the Texans and Miami Dolphins.

April 16, 1994: Birth of Will Fuller

Will Fuller was born on April 16, 1994.

June 3, 2012: Commits to Penn State

On June 3, 2012, Will Fuller initially committed to play college football for Penn State.

August 5, 2012: Switches Commitment to Notre Dame

On August 5, 2012, Will Fuller switched his commitment from Penn State to Notre Dame.

2012: High School MVP

In 2012, Will Fuller was named the MVP of the Philadelphia Catholic League 4A while playing for Roman Catholic High School.

October 26, 2013: First College Touchdown

On October 26, 2013, Will Fuller scored his first college touchdown for Notre Dame against Air Force.

2015: Earns All-American Honors

In 2015, Will Fuller earned second-team All-American honors while playing college football for Notre Dame.

January 3, 2016: Enters NFL Draft

On January 3, 2016, Will Fuller declared for the 2016 NFL Draft.

September 11, 2016: NFL Debut

Will Fuller made his NFL debut on September 11, 2016, against the Chicago Bears, recording 107 receiving yards and a touchdown.

2016: Impressive Combine Performance

In 2016, Will Fuller recorded the fastest 40-yard dash time among wide receivers at the NFL Scouting Combine.

2016: Drafted into the NFL

Will Fuller was drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.

January 7, 2017: Playoff Debut

Will Fuller made his playoff debut on January 7, 2017 in the Wild Card Round against the Oakland Raiders.

August 2, 2017: Collarbone Injury

On August 2, 2017, Will Fuller suffered a broken collarbone during training camp.

2018: ACL Tear

During the 2018 season, Will Fuller tore his ACL, ending his season prematurely.

April 26, 2019: Contract Option Picked Up

The Houston Texans exercised the fifth-year option on Will Fuller's contract on April 26, 2019.

2019: Playoff Performance

During the 2019 season, Will Fuller and the Texans reached the Divisional Round of the playoffs, where they lost to the Chiefs.

2020: Career-High Season

Will Fuller had a career-high season in 2020 with 879 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

March 20, 2021: Signs with Dolphins

On March 20, 2021, Will Fuller signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.

2021: Suspension and New Season

Will Fuller served a suspension at the start of the 2021 NFL season for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.