A junior walk-on who joined the team in August.
Bethel University (2010):
Started five games… recorded 17 tackles including 12 solo stops… had one fumble recovery.
Iowa Wesleyan (2009):
Started five games and played in 10 games… recorded 16 tackles including 12 solos… had two tackles for loss… recorded a 51-yard fumble recovery and return for a touchdown… also had six kickoff returns.
High School:
Salem HS in Conyers, Ga… played four years of football under coach Chad Estes… played running back, linebacker, safety and receiver… served one year as team captain… led Salem to three straight regional championships… earned all-area in 2008… selected for the 2009 Offensive-Defensive All-American Bowl… also ran track… made seven tackles for loss and rushed for over 100 yards on 21 carries as a junior… was recruited out of high school by Coastal Carolina, Mississippi State and others.
Personal:
Full name is Deonte Demetruis Fletcher… parents are Devon Fletcher and Savonia Grant… born Nov. 12, 1991 in Bronx, N.Y… has three siblings — Wahkeem, Shavasha and Kimani… uncle, Zola Davis, played at South Carolina and later with the Cleveland Browns… majoring in chemical engineering.
