Jeff Fuller: Turn-a-bout is Fair Play

Shortly after Texas A&M announced that Dennis Franchione would not be retained as head coach, top flight safety prospect Markelle Martin decommitted and pledged to Oklahoma.

What goes around, comes around.

Mike Sherman was named the next head coach at Texas A&M. Offensively this means the Aggies will go from a hybrid wishbone option attack to a pure West Coast game plan. That was exactly what McKinney, TX wide receiver Jeff Fuller needed to hear. The 6-4, 210 lb Boyd High standout switched his commitment from Oklahoma to Texas A&M.

Fuller's father, Jeff Fuller Sr, was a defensive back at Texas A&M in the early 80's and Pro Bowl player for the 49ers. Jeff Sr. had been worried about his son playing wideout in an offensive system like Franchione's. No worries now. How he ranks:

Rivals: #92 overall, #15 wide receiver
Scout: #35 wide receiver
ESPN: #25 wide receiver
Prepstar: #62 overall, #11 wide receiver

Fuller has ideal size for a pass catcher. The great thing about his size is that he is much faster than he seems. He is deceptively fast with better straight line speed and open field agility that perceived. He is good at getting off the line-of-scrimmage and will not get jammed easily. Shows flashes of being a go-to red zone target. He also has the potential to return kicks.

He will need work on his route running and mental acumen. He is great on deep routes and underneath stuff but needs to learn how to work zones and manipulate defenders. That will come with sound coaching.

Being the son of a pro or college athlete can never be underestimated. Just like coaches' sons, players' kids have been around the game of football for most of their lives.

How many team meetings will it take before young Jeff Fuller will have to reenact his father's sweet jam?