Ryan Fulse
Running Back
Wagner

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?

 

Ryan Fulse:  My height is 5’9, 196 at the Tropical Bowl and I haven’t run the forty yet.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Where will you be training for the NFL Draft?

 

Ryan Fulse:  At Parisi in Staten Island, New York.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall experience at the FCS Bowl all-star game in Daytona Beach, FL.

 

Ryan Fulse:  It was definitely great.  The competition was good.  I showed my speed and catching ability.  I had a good time.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is the biggest thing that you will take away from that weekend?

 

Ryan Fulse:  There are a lot of good players from around the country.  Stay on your game.

 

Alex Khvatov:  How would you describe your overall experience at the Tropical Bowl?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Talent level was amazing.  Bigger schools were represented.  Competition was at a higher level.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What type of feedback did you receive from scouts?

 

Ryan Fulse:  They really like my speed and my game film.  Scouts know what I can do.  I can catch the ball out of the backfield.  I received good news from scouts.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who was the best player that you have faced at the Tropical Bowl?

 

Ryan Fulse:  DT from West Virginia (Kenny Bigelow).  He is a big kid.  He is really good.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in you?

 

Ryan Fulse:  I had letters from Middle Tennessee, Missouri, Miami, North Dakota State, but my grades were bad in high school.  I am from Florida and I moved to NY for college.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you choose Monroe College?

 

Ryan Fulse:  They were willing to give me a partial scholarship.  I looked at JUCO as well.  My GPA was 2.1 or 2.2 and I didn’t have good test scores coming out of high school.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you decide to transfer to Wagner?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Coming out of Monroe, I was talking to Western Kentucky, but their coaching left.  Wagner was my last option.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Most definitely my vision and patience.  I read my blockers well and the alignment.  I am able to set up moves.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?

 

Ryan Fulse:  My blocking.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Describe your overall career to us.

 

Ryan Fulse:  Individually, I went over 1,000 yards my first year at Wagner.  During my senior year, I became more versatile.  I was catching the ball out of the backfield.  I had over 25 catches, over 1700 yards on the ground and 12 TD’s.  We didn’t accomplish our team goals.  We went 4-7.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your biggest accomplishment that you are most proud of?

 

Ryan Fulse:  The game against Saint Francis.  We did a trick play.  It was a reverse play.  The QB got it, pitched it to the WR and he pitched it to the other WR who threw it to a TE for a TD.  We won the game.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is the highlight of your career up to this point?

 

Ryan Fulse:  It was against Montana State.  It was a stretch right play and I took it for 50 yards.  The whole stadium got quiet.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What have you learned the most from your coaching staff?

 

Ryan Fulse:  I am more mature as a man.  I am more accountable.  I need to be more vocal in order to be a better teammate.  I became a better leader my senior year.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is your favorite NFL team?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Tampa Bay Bucs.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your favorite NFL player?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Alvin Kamara.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What is the most important trait for a RB?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Vision and patience.  You always try to set up your blocks.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Before the ball is snapped, what are the tendencies that you are looking for from the defense?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Linebackers.  I am trying to set them up most of the time.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next season?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Pass rusher Cameron Gill.  He is a hell of a dude.  LB Santoni Graham and MLB Quintin Hampton.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is the toughest player that you have faced on an opposing team?

 

Ryan Fulse:  DT Chris Slayton from Syracuse.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you enjoy most about football?

 

Ryan Fulse:  I am trying to make it my full-time job now.  I want to make money.

 

Alex Khvatov:  Who is your biggest role model and why?

 

Ryan Fulse:  My dad.  He always doing the right things.  He is a dependable guy.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What are your hobbies?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Play 2K.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What do you want to do with your life after your football career is over?

 

Ryan Fulse:  I want to do something with my business administration major.  I want to use football.

 

Alex Khvatov:  What five words best describe you?

 

Ryan Fulse:  Dependable, easy-going, humble, courageous and chill.