Fuller arrives in the wake of Chargers safeties coach Chris O’Leary going to take the defensive coordinator role at Western Michigan. He spent 2020-2024 with the Seminoles and has had prior stops at the college level at places such as Memphis and Marshall.

The hire aligns with Harbaugh’s vision for a more physical and adaptable defense in 2025. With Fuller’s extensive knowledge of the defensive side of the ball, the Chargers are hoping he can take their defense to the next level as he has done many times before.

After a very successful first year with the Los Angeles Chargers that saw the team make the playoffs, head coach Jim Harbaugh is retooling for next season and is adding some fresh faces to his staff.

This week, University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema took a shot at Harbaugh on social media. Bielema bemoaned Harbaugh leaving the college level for the pros, writing the following: “Was looking forward to playing but understand why you ran to the NFL.”

A veteran college defensive coordinator, the move to LA marks the first coaching opportunity in the NFL for Fuller, who has called defenses at the major college level at Marshall,