Week 1 Player of the Week: Wayne County’s Matt Fuller

Wayne County running back Matt Fuller is joined by head coach Jaybo Shaw in accepting the Player of the Week plaque Thursday at the school’s auditorium.

Jaybo Shaw has been given much credit for Wayne County’s turnaround from an 0-9 finish in 2021 to the 10-3 record in the coach’s first season last year.

If there’s a single player that has made the most difference, it’s probably Matt Fuller, a running back and linebacker committed to South Carolina. He led the Yellow Jackets with 1,757 yards and 90 tackles last season.

Fuller is off to a great start in 2023. He rushed for 291 yards and four touchdowns – both career highs – on 14 carries and had four tackles Thursday in Wayne County’s 49-20 victory over Bradwell Institute.

“He is one of 28 seniors that decided to do everything they can to put this football program back on track,” Shaw said. "It is a special group that loves each other and loves Wayne County.''

Fuller is GHSF Daily’s state Player of the Week. The award is sponsored by Sports Turf.