Bryan Fletcher (American football) facts for kids
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Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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Born: | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
March 23, 1979 ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Hazelwood East (St. Louis, Missouri) |
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College: | UCLA (1998–2001) | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 210 | ||||||
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Player stats at PFR |
Bryan Jamaile Fletcher (born March 23, 1979) is a former American football player. He played as a tight end, a position that combines blocking and catching passes. Bryan played college football at UCLA. He was later chosen by the Chicago Bears in the 2002 NFL Draft. A big highlight of his career was winning Super Bowl XLI with the Indianapolis Colts.
After his football career, Bryan earned a Master's degree in Finance. He also did an internship at the U.S. Embassy in Madrid, Spain. Bryan was very active in the community while playing for the Colts. He spent time visiting local schools and hospitals.
In 2020, Bryan Fletcher was part of the United States Electoral College for California. He cast his vote for Joe Biden as President and Kamala Harris as Vice President.
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Bryan Fletcher's College Football Journey
Bryan Fletcher played football at UCLA. He was a strong player, known for his leadership. During his time there, he caught 30 passes for 423 yards and scored three touchdowns. In his final year, he was recognized as one of the best players in the Pacific-10 Conference. He also won the UCLA Best Leadership Award.
Playing in the NFL
The Chicago Bears picked Bryan Fletcher in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He later joined the Indianapolis Colts. With the Colts, he made 54 catches for 547 yards and scored 5 touchdowns over three years. His time with the Colts ended after the 2008 NFL Draft. The biggest moment of his professional career was winning the Super Bowl XLI championship in 2006 with the Colts.
Bryan Fletcher – Receiving Statistics
Season | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 |
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Receptions | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Yards | 202 | 202 | 143 |
Touchdowns | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Family Life
Bryan Fletcher has two brothers who are also involved in sports and education. His older brother, Terrell Fletcher, used to be a running back for the San Diego Chargers. His younger brother, Shaun Fletcher, is a professor at San Jose State University.