Toledo CB Andre Fuller Could Be 'Hidden Gem' for Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have 10 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including two in the first round.

Feb. 22, 2026 at 8:35pm

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The Los Angeles Rams are looking to bolster their secondary in the 2026 NFL Draft, and Sports Illustrated's Justin Melo believes Toledo cornerback Andre Fuller could be a "hidden gem" for the team. Fuller impressed at the East-West Shrine Bowl, showing outstanding size at 6-foot, 201 pounds, and defended 10 passes this past season. While he had only one interception in three collegiate seasons, Fuller's physical tools and potential fit in the Rams' defensive scheme make him an intriguing late-round option.

Why it matters

The Rams' secondary struggled at times last season, and the team will likely target cornerback early in the draft. However, the Rams have a history of finding late-round gems, and Fuller's combination of size, speed, and scheme fit could make him a valuable addition to the team's defensive backfield.

The details

Fuller was the fastest cornerback at the East-West Shrine Bowl, surpassing 20.50 mph on the GPS. He has the size (6-foot, 201 pounds) that the Rams typically look for in their cornerbacks, and he broke up 10 passes this past season. While he had only one interception in three collegiate seasons, NFL.com's Lance Zierlein believes Fuller's size and length could make him a good fit in the Rams' defensive scheme, particularly in cover 2 and deep-zone coverages.

  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in April.

The players

Andre Fuller

A cornerback from the University of Toledo who impressed at the East-West Shrine Bowl with his size and speed.

Les Snead

The general manager of the Los Angeles Rams, known for finding late-round draft gems.

Sean McVay

The head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, who will work with Snead to address the team's needs in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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What they’re saying

“Fuller is a long press corner with NFL-caliber size and strength. He's capable of delaying and redirecting the release but a lack of make-up speed creates problems when he gets out of the gate poorly against speed in man coverage. Fuller might need the scheme to do some of the cover work for him. Cover 2 and deep-zone coverages allow for the best use of Fuller's size and length, while minimizing pattern-matching in space.”

— Lance Zierlein, NFL.com Analyst

What’s next

The Rams will continue to evaluate cornerback prospects in the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, and Fuller's performance at the East-West Shrine Bowl has likely put him on their radar as a potential late-round target.

The takeaway

The Rams have a history of finding late-round gems, and Andre Fuller's combination of size, speed, and potential scheme fit could make him an intriguing option for the team as they look to bolster their secondary in the 2026 NFL Draft.