As football teams move further and further toward a spread passing attack, the fullback is becoming an endangered species.
This is especially true at the college level, and it’s why whenever you see a great fullback, it’s important to appreciate it like you would a wild bald eagle.
With that being said, the fullback hasn’t completely disappeared from the college game, with a handful of programs still opting to use one. Phil Steele recently ranked the nation’s top-15 fullbacks entering the 2022 season, and folks, I’m happy to inform you that the names on the list could not be more stereotypically fullback if they tried.
Phil Steele’s list of top fullbacks list is a journey into the heart of fullback names. Nothing like it. pic.twitter.com/ct25v1nHVU
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) August 5, 2022
Just incredible stuff.
With the first college football action still nearly a month away, there isn’t a ton to talk about just yet. So, why not take a deep dive into the wondrous world of fullback names?
Here’s our power ranking of the top-15 fullbacks in college football based on name alone: