Kendall Fuller Picks Virginia Tech Over Clemson

The 6’0”, 175 lb Olney (Md.) Good Council product is rated as one of the top cornerback prospects in the nation, with only Florida commit Vernon Hargreaves III consistently ranked ahead of him. He is also a consensus top 30 player in the 2013 recruiting class.

Ratings: Five-star (247, Rivals, Scout), four-star (ESPN)

Fuller is the brother of former Virginia Tech and Tennessee Titans safety Vincent Fuller, Kyle Fuller, a cornerback named to the 2012 all-ACC second team who just finished his junior year with the Hokies, and Corey Fuller, a recently graduated wide receiver with the Hokies. That said, it’s not like his decision was made out for him by his family ties: the cornerback considered Clemson up until the very end, a decision he discussed with SB Nation’s Bud Elliott at the time.

The Army All-American from Olney, Maryland is definitely among the top players at his position, ranked as the No. 1 cornerback by Rivals. There’s a chance of a defensive backfield featuring both the younger Fuller and his older brother, as Kyle is the presumptive starter and the 5-foot-11 incoming recruit has the skills to play right away. Kyle Fuller started seven games as a freshman, and Kendall Fuller might be up to the task from the start as well.