Former Broncos Assistant, Colorado State Head Coach Leon Fuller Dies
Summary
Leon Fuller, a football coach with nearly 40 years of experience, died at age 87 in Austin, Texas. He worked as a college head coach, a defensive coordinator, and an NFL assistant coach, most notably with the Denver Broncos in 1994.Key Facts
- Leon Fuller died at his home in Austin, Texas, at the age of 87.
- He coached in the NFL for one season as defensive backs coach for the Denver Broncos in 1994.
- Fuller was head coach at Colorado State University from 1982 to 1988, with a record of 25 wins and 55 losses.
- His 1986 Colorado State team upset Air Force and developed quarterback Kelly Stouffer, who later became an NFL first-round draft pick.
- Fuller served as defensive coordinator at the University of Texas during two periods, helping the team compete for conference titles.
- He coached at other colleges including Kentucky, West Texas State, and Wyoming, known for strong defensive teams.
- Fuller played college football at Alabama under coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, where he earned honors as a defensive player.
- After coaching in the NFL, he worked briefly as a high school coach and athletic director before retiring and mentoring others in football.
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