CHARLOTTE— The Carolina Panthers have added another piece to their secondary during a busy week, signing safety Jordan Fuller Friday afternoon.
The Los Angeles Rams drafted the free agent in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL draft, and he has spent his entire career in L.A.
While Fuller was in Los Angeles, some of his best years came while playing under Ejiro Evero, the Panthers current defensive coordinator. Evero was the safeties coach for Fuller's rookie season and the secondary coach in 2021.
Despite being a sixth-round pick, the 26-year-old Fuller earned a starting spot going into his rookie season, making a team-high eight tackles in his debut. He only got better in his second season in the league, as Fuller finished with a team-leading 113 tackles, four passes defensed, and one interception.
His third season with the Rams was cut short by a shoulder injury, which placed him on Injured Reserve.
Bouncing back in 2023, Fuller recorded 84 tackles, eight passes defended, and three interceptions. Over the course of his four-year career, Fuller has 256 tackles, 17 passes defended, and seven interceptions in 48 games.
Fuller was named captain twice while with the Rams: once in the 2021 season and again in 2023.
"He's a special person," Rams head coach Sean McVay said of Fuller upon his captaincy. Jordan's consistency, his commitment to his teammates, his commitment to trying to be the best that he can possibly be, his ability to handle a lot of good, but also some of the challenging times, with just a steady, even-keeled demeanor.
"He's so steady, so consistent, he's refreshingly secure in who he is and what his natural personality is, but he connects with guys."
Fuller's reunion with Evero will see him join a safety unit that lost Vonn Bell (released) and Jeremy Chinn (free agency) this offseason.
View action shots of the safety throughout his NFL career.
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller, left, tackles Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) and inside linebacker Troy Reeder (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) in action during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) runs with the ball past Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jordan Fuller (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) breaks up a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (2) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) runs with the ball as Los Angeles Rams defensive back Jordan Fuller (4) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller, left, tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Rondale Moore during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) makes a catch as he is defended by Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) during an NFL football game on Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) and Rams defensive tackle Kobie Turner tackle Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, right, during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) reacts after an incomplete pass by the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson (83) is pushed out of bounds by Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) during an NFL football game on Thursday, December 21, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) runs during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) runs during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) runs with the ball after a reception as Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) runs during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) celebrates his interception during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Rams safety Jordan Fuller (4) jogs back to the locker room after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
