Thomas Fletcher (American football)

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Thomas Fletcher
No. 46 – Carolina Panthers
Position:Long snapper
Personal information
Born: (1998-10-01) October 1, 1998 (age 23)
San Ramon, CA
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
College:Alabama (2017–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 6 / Pick: 222
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Thomas Fletcher (born October 1, 1998) is an American football long snapper for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Panthers in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.[1]

College career[]

Fletcher played for University of Alabama from 2017 to 2020. He was a four-year starter playing in 55 games over the course of his college career.[2] While at Alabama, Fletcher won two CFP national championships.[3] He also won the Patrick Mannelly Award as college football's top long snapper in 2020.[4]

Professional career[]

Fletcher was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round, 222nd overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[6] He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on August 31, 2021 with a hip injury.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ "Panthers select long snapper Thomas Fletcher from Alabama". Panthers.com.
  2. ^ "Thomas Fletcher - Football". University of Alabama Athletics. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  3. ^ "Carolina Panthers select former Skyview High School long snapper | ClarkCountyToday.com". Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  4. ^ "Thomas Fletcher Wins the 2020 Patrick Mannelly Award". University of Alabama Athletics. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  5. ^ "Panthers select long snapper Thomas Fletcher from Alabama". Panthers.com. May 1, 2021.
  6. ^ "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors.
  7. ^ Gantt, Darin (August 31, 2021). "Panthers make more moves en route to 53-man roster deadline". Panthers.com.

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