In 1963, his senior year, he was named starting fullback, making him the featured running back in the Ohio State offense.
He became the Lions starting fullback as a rookie, playing in 13 games, starting six and catching nine passes.
Midseason, he was replaced as starting fullback by Sean McHugh.
He quickly cemented the position as starting fullback.
In 2011, Casey was named the Texans starting fullback.
Linebacker Bruce Elia was converted to starting fullback.
Johnny became starting fullback in his freshman year at U-High, where he was an honor student.
He was activated to the active roster after an injury to starting fullback Tony Fiammetta was injured.
Although he was drafted in the final round of the 1975, Harper wound up as the Bears starting fullback that season.
Burke has been voted starting fullback in the Wallaby Team of the Decade.