The Baltimore Ravens have added plenty of talent to their secondary over the course of the 2022 offseason. They first signed safety Marcus Williams to a five-year, $70 million contract, then drafted safety Kyle Hamilton as well as cornerbacks Jalyn Armour-Davis and Damarion Williams in the 2022 draft. However, after losing cornerback depth throughout free agency such as Anthony Averett, Tavon Young and Chris Westry, there were question marks as to whether the team had enough experience at the position behind Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters.
Baltimore ended up signing Kyle Fuller to a one-year deal worth $2.5 million. He provides a very solid veteran option at the position that has positional versatility, something that the Ravens value quite a bit out of their players. Fuller can play both inside and outside, which is very valuable considering that both Humphrey and Peters are coming off of season-ending injuries in 2021.
Fuller was selected at No. 14 overall out of Virginia Tech by the Chicago Bears in 2014. He’s been extremely durable over the course of his eight-year career, although he did miss the entirety of the 2016 season after undergoing a knee scope before the year began. Outside of that he’s missed just one game in seven seasons.
During his time in the NFL, Fuller has accumulated 441 total tackles, 19 interceptions and four forced fumbles. He’s also made two Pro Bowls and has one First-Team All-Pro selection to his name. He’s a very accomplished player, one that should be able to teach what he’s learned from his years as a professional with his new teammates.
All in all, Fuller gives the Ravens a reliable cornerback who can fill in at multiple positions. While he admittedly struggled in Denver during the 2021 season with the Broncos, he has the potential to bounce back in first-year defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald’s system. He’s a low-risk, high-reward signing that feels like it could pay off in a big way.
Grade: A