2020 NFL Draft Scouting Report: CB Kristian Fulton, Tennessee Titans

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The Tennessee Titans selected cornerback Kristian Fulton out of LSU with the 61st pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Fulton was a late-bloomer at LSU after being a highly touted recruit, holding opposing receivers to a 40 percent and helping the Tigers win a national championship in 2019.

Measurables: 6’0”/197
 
School: LSU
 
2019 Stats: 38 tackles, INT, 14 PD
 
Accolades: 2019 Second-Team All-Sec, 2019 NCAA National Championship
 
Strengths:

• Above average defender with his back to football
• Able to mirror and match receivers
• Athleticism and solid footwork

Weaknesses:

• 2017 NCAA suspension
• Below average recovery speed
• Difficulty finding ball in-flight; should have more break-ups and interceptions
• Struggles vs. bigger, more physical receivers
• Tackling

"Fulton grades as a first-round pick at the top of this game, but he’s been inconsistent and has had lapses on the field. He possesses the size and physical skills to start at the next level, but he must consistently play at a high level, keep his focus on the field and do the right things off the field." - Tony Pauline, Pro Football Network 
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Player Comparison: Morris Claiborne

Morris Claiborne and Fulton have similar builds, and while Claiborne has never had a Pro Bowl season, he has established himself as a reliable corner in the league, which is what Fulton has the tools to become in the NFL.

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