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Tipton-Rosemark running back has a fire for faith, football

By , Daily Memphian Updated: October 02, 2025 12:04 PM CT | Published: September 30, 2025 1:15 PM CT

Tipton-Rosemark Academy’s star running back, Nix Fullen, puts up video game stats.

The 6-foot, 190-pound senior tailback was a TSSAA Division 2-A Tennessee Titans Mr. Football finalist in 2024 and rushed for 2,381 yards and 27 touchdowns in the Rebels’ 11 games. 

But Fullen runs for something bigger than himself.

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Sam Shoemaker

Sam Shoemaker

Sam Shoemaker was born and raised in Memphis and attends the University of Memphis, double majoring in journalism and philosophy. He has covered Tiger football since his junior year of high school for various online publications, most recently On3.


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