LA Rams 2020 NFL Draft S Jordan Fuller deserves some buzz

Fuller was on the Rams radar

If you were not aware of Jordan Fuller’s potential as a rookie for the LA Rams prior to his selection by the Rams, you weren’t reading our articles very closely.  Fuller stood out in videos, in draft profiles, and in draft projections as a solid addition to the Rams roster. We had featured the Ohio State starting safety in several pre-draft articles and pointed out that he was a solid fit for the type of player the Rams needed to select in the draft.

He first appeared in an article featuring Big-Ten players attending the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. In that article, he was an ideal LA Rams option to fill the roster vacancy of retired safety Eric Weddle. The 6-foot-2 205-pound defensive back was an ideal prospect for the LA Rams roster, as Fuller had experience at both safety and cornerback, competed at the highest level of NCAA football for four seasons, was a starter and team captain with a very successful football program, and had the ability to play the position at a very high level in the NFL.

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Mock Draft 3.1

Fuller also appeared in the Ramblin Fan Mock Draft 3.1. In that article, Larry Brake mocked him to the LA Rams in round four. In that mock, Brake pointed to his 4.67-second 40-yard time, as well as his 35.5-inch vertical jump as key indications that Fuller would be able to remain close with receivers and leap high enough to deflect and even intercept passes thrown his way. Will that be enough to ensure he has a great NFL career? Perhaps not, but it’s certainly a good place to start from.

In both articles, the retirement of veteran safety and starter Eric Weddle opened the door for the Rams to draft Fuller. And Fuller’s talent and performance at Ohio State made him an undeniable candidate to take over for Weddle.  That point is even more emphasized now that the Rams face the challenge of re-signing safety John Johnson while attempting to re-sign cornerback Jalen Ramsey, wide receivers Josh Reynolds and Cooper Kupp, and tight end Gerald Everett. Fuller gives the Rams a “plan B” option if the team is unsuccessful at retaining Johnson beyond 2020.