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 drafted 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 has also played for the

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Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Fulton was drafted 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. 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

Kansas City Chiefs bio
1991 births Living people American football offensive guards Houston Texans players Kansas City Chiefs players New York Giants players People from Homewood, Illinois Players of American football from Illinois Sportspeople from Cook County, Illinois Tennessee Volunteers football players Homewood-Flossmoor High School alumni {{Offensive-lineman-1990s-stub