Andre Fluellen facts for kids
Fluellen with the Detroit Lions in 2011
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 7, 1985 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 302 lb (137 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Cartersville (GA) | ||||||||
| College: | Florida State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 3 / Pick: 87 | ||||||||
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Andre Fluellen (born March 7, 1985) is a former American professional football player. He was a defensive tackle, a position where players try to stop the other team's offense. Andre played college football for Florida State. He was chosen by the Detroit Lions in the 2008 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Andre Fluellen grew up in Cartersville, Georgia. He went to Cartersville High School. There, he played on both the offensive and defensive lines for his school's football team.
As a junior, Andre made 88 tackles. He also had 10 sacks, which means he tackled the opposing quarterback 10 times. He forced six fumbles and scored two touchdowns.
In his senior year, he continued to play well. He had 93 tackles and 11 sacks. Experts thought he was a promising player. After visiting several colleges, Andre decided to play for Florida State.
College Football Journey
Andre started his college career at Florida State in 2003. He spent his first year as a "redshirt" player. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to train and get stronger.
In 2004, Andre played in all 12 games. He was a backup player and made six tackles. He also broke up two passes.
For his second year, Andre became a starting defensive tackle. He made 26 tackles that season. He was one of the best defensive linemen on his team. He also hurried the quarterback many times.
In his junior year, Andre took on a big role. He had to replace a key player at the nose guard position. This is a very important spot on the defensive line. Andre started at nose guard for most of the season. He finished with 28 tackles, which was his best college season.
Before his senior year, Andre was seen as a top player to watch. He was expected to have a great season. However, he missed some games due to an elbow injury. He still played in five games and made 21 tackles.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Andre Fluellen was chosen in the 2008 NFL draft. The Detroit Lions picked him in the third round. This was a big step for his football career.
Starting with the Detroit Lions
Andre played for the Detroit Lions for four years. He appeared in 51 games during this time. He made 48 tackles and had 2.5 sacks. He started five games for the team. In August 2012, the Lions released him.
Short Stints with Other Teams
After leaving the Lions, Andre signed with the Miami Dolphins in September 2012. He played in two games for them. However, he was released in October when another player returned from injury.
Andre then returned to the Detroit Lions in December 2012. He played in three more games for them. In 2013, he signed with the Chicago Bears but was released a month later.
Returning to the Lions
In July 2013, Andre signed with the Detroit Lions for a third time. He was released again in August but re-signed in September. In 2014, he played in 8 games. He made 10 tackles and had 2.0 sacks, which was his best season for sacks.
In 2015, Andre signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was released and re-signed a few times that year. He played a few games for them.
Later in 2015, Andre Fluellen signed with the Detroit Lions for a fourth time. This was his ninth time signing a contract with the Lions. He was later released from the injured reserve list.
