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FSU football: An improvement under DC Adam Fuller

By Jason Zang

Sep 18, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Akeem Dent Sr. (27) listens to defensive coordinator Adam Fuller (left) as he talks with the defensive unit during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2021; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Akeem Dent Sr. (27) listens to defensive coordinator Adam Fuller (left) as he talks with the defensive unit during the second half against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Florida State defensive coordinator Adam Fuller came to the Noles with Coach Mike Norvell at the end of 2019, before that Fuller was the defensive coordinator under Norvell at Memphis.

There were many reservations about Fuller as the fans thought he lacked the experience needed.

Adam Fuller Coaching Record:

2020-Present Florida State (Defensive Coordinator)
2019 Memphis (Defensive Coordinator)
2018 Marshall (Defensive Coordinator/Safeties)
2013-2017 Marshall (Ass. HC/Defensive Line/Special Teams)
2009-2012 Chattanooga (Defensive Coordinator)
2008 Assumption (Head Coach)
2006-2007 Richmond (Special Teams/Linebackers)
2005 Richmond (Defensive Backs)
1999-2004 Wagner (Co-Defensive Coordinator)
1998 WPI (Linebackers)

I think after last season he is starting to show he has what it takes to bring a top defensive unit to Florida State. That is something the program has lacked since Mark Stoops was here. Recruiting has picked up, and talent is currently flocking to FSU, as Fuller’s defense showed last season that recruits can thrive in this defense.

You can also look at guys like Joshua Farmer, Patrick Payton, and Kalen DeLoach, who have taken the next step in their development. It will be fun to see what he can do with guys like Braden Fiske, Gilber Edmond, and Fentrell Cypress.

Looking back at the defensive improvement under Coach Fuller, you will see a consistent theme.

2020

Pts/G: 36
Yds/G: 450.4
Total Pts Allowed: 324

2021

Pts/G: 26.5
Yds/G: 364.8
Total Pts Allowed: 318 (three more games played than 2020)

2022

Pts/G: 20.6 (#21)
Yds/G: 302.6 (#16)
Total Pts Allowed: 268 (#24)

Final Thoughts

If you compare the three seasons that Adam Fuller has been at Florida State, one thing that jumps out is consistent improvement. Florida State was a top-25 defense last season, and that is a great accomplishment from the past six-plus years.

When Jimbo Fisher left, the roster lacked top-tier talent. We all know the Taggart era and want to forget that because the talent level decreased even more. However, the way Coach Norvell and his staff are so tight and the culture they created, it is hard not to be excited about the future of this team.

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