Before the 2023 season officially kicked off, many considered cornerback Kristian Fulton as the Tennessee Titans’ best player at the position and a potential breakout candidate.
Prior to this year, Fulton had produced impressive numbers throughout his career, but he was hardly seen as a top 10 corner by people outside of the Titans’ community.
Buy Titans TicketsUnfortunately, the LSU product hasn’t exactly done anything to change that opinion. To be honest, all he’s done thus far is turn the people who did believe into skeptics.
We all know about Fulton’s injury history at this point, and before the season, that was rightly the biggest knock on his resume. However, three weeks into 2023, it’s his on-field play that is becoming just as concerning.
According to Pro Football Focus, Fulton’s overall grade sits at a dismal 39.8, largely due to the fact that his passer rating when targeted this year is a 158.3, which is a perfect passer rating.
#Titans stat of the day:
Kristian Fulton's passer rating against when targeted this year is 158.3. That's perfect.
QBs are 7-for-8 for 165 yards and a TD throwing against him, per PFF.
— Nick Suss (@nicksuss) September 25, 2023
In total, opposing quarterbacks have completed 87.5 percent of their passes against him (7-of-8) for 165 yards and one touchdown. Fulton would have more yardage and another touchdown if not for a blown call by officials in Week 3.
This was supposed to be the year that Fulton puts it all together, considering he’s in a contract year that will make-or-break his ability to bring in a big payday.
Mike Vrabel called the last deep touchdown to Amari Cooper a “missed execution” by #Titans CB Kristian Fulton.
“Kristian was supposed to cover the guy.” pic.twitter.com/RPfE2jpJMW
— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) September 25, 2023
Instead, it’s looking like we could be nearing the end of the Fulton era in Tennessee, unless there is a significant turnaround in the near future.
