Bradley Fletcher (born June 25, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL) in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Fletcher also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots.

Early life

At Liberty High School, in Youngstown, Ohio, Fletcher was First-team All-Conference, All-District, and All-State as a senior, where he had 74 tackles, 43 solo tackles, two interceptions and six pass break-ups on defense and on offense, as a running back, rushed 143 times for 815 yards 12 touchdowns as a senior. As a junior, he was named First-team All-Conference and honorable mention All-State. He recorded 207 tackles, 81 solo tackles, 13 pass break-ups and four interceptions in prep career along with 17 receptions for 314 yards. Fletcher was also an All-State basketball player.

College career

As a senior at Iowa in 2008 Fletcher recorded 60 tackles, including 42 solo stops and 18 assists and led team with 10 pass break-ups while intercepting three passes. Fletcher redshirted as a freshman in 2004 and saw action as a backup in 2005, recording one tackle in the ten games he played. He was again a backup in 2006 playing in 13 games with 4 starts, recording 38 tackles (24 solo) and a forced fumble. As a junior in 2007 he played the same role as 2006, a backup cornerback. In 2007, he played in 11 games, starting four, recording 52 tackles (30 solo) and intercepted two passes, forced a fumble and recovered one as well while breaking up three passes.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench pressWonderlic
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in (1.84 m)196 lb (89 kg)33+1⁄2 in (0.85 m)9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m)4.44 s1.53 s2.59 s4.22 s7.04 s40 in (1.02 m)10 ft 7 in (3.23 m)20 reps13
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day

St. Louis Rams

Fletcher was selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft with the 66th overall pick.

Philadelphia Eagles

Fletcher signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 12, 2013. In 2014, he allowed the most yards in the NFL (1,072) and the second most touchdowns allowed (9). After 2 years, the Eagles decided not to re-sign Fletcher and he left in free agency.

New England Patriots

Fletcher signed with the New England Patriots on March 18, 2015. He played in two games with New England and was released on October 10, 2015.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2009STL73232300.020000101-20
2010STL16157565100.034410281101430
2011STL44242310.00000010000
2012STL164282351.00120281000
2013PHI1313706280.00230025151100
2014PHI1515615470.01134134221100
2015NWE2010820.00000001000
7354291258331.0681071345844410

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2013PHI114400.0012402410000
114400.0012402410000

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