C.J. Fuller set records as a running back at Easley High and helped Clemson to the 2016 national title, but those who knew him best will remember him for his ability to brighten the mood of a room in an instance and not for his accomplishments on the football field.
Fuller died suddenly on Wednesday, leaving behind family members, friends, former teammates and former coaches that were shocked and heartbroken by the news. The cause of death is unconfirmed at this point.
“He was always smiling,” said former Clemson tight end D.J. Greenlee, who played against Fuller in high school and was a teammate of Fuller’s with the Tigers.