Zachery Quinn Fulton (born September 23, 1991) is a former

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who played in the

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(NFL). He was selected by the

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in the sixth round of the

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. He played

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at the

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. He also played for the

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College career

Fulton played college football at the University of Tennessee from 2010 to 2013 under head coaches Derek Dooley and Butch Jones. In his last three seasons, he started all of the games for the Volunteers.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Fulton was selected by the

in the sixth round, 193rd overall, in the

. He won a starting spot during the Chiefs' training camp in August 2014, and made his NFL debut in the Chiefs' season-opening loss to

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on September 7, 2014. He was the Chiefs' first sixth-round pick to start in the opening game of his rookie season in 30 years. He finished his rookie season starting all 16 games for the Chiefs. He played in all 16 games and started six in the 2015 season. He appeared in all 16 games and started 12 in the 2016 season. In 2017, Fulton played in 15 games, starting 12 at center and at both guard spots throughout the season following injuries to starters

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and

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Houston Texans

On March 15, 2018, the

signed Fulton to a four-year, $28 million contract that includes $13 million guaranteed. He was named the starting right guard to start the season, and started 13 games there. In 2019, Fulton started 15 games at right guard, and started all 16 at right guard in 2020. Fulton was released by the Texans on March 17, 2021.

New York Giants

Fulton signed with the

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on March 25, 2021. Fulton announced his retirement from football on August 6, 2021.

References

External links

Tennessee Volunteers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fulton, Zach 1991 births Living people American football offensive guards Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Kansas City Chiefs players New York Giants players People from Homewood, Illinois Players of American football from Cook County, Illinois Tennessee Volunteers football players Homewood-Flossmoor High School alumni