Coby Fleener
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{Use American English|date=December 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Coby Fleener
| image = Coby Fleener.JPG
| caption = Fleener with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014
| number = 80, 82
| position = Tight end
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|9|20|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Lemont, Illinois, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lbs = 251
| high_school = Joliet Catholic (Joliet, Illinois)
| college = Stanford (2007–2011)
| draftyear = 2012
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 34
| pastteams = * Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
| status =
| highlights = * First-team All-American (2011)
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2011)
- Second-team All-Pac-10 (2010)
| statseason =
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 255
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 3,080
| statlabel3 = Receiving average
| statvalue3 = 12.1
| statlabel4 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue4 = 22
| pfr = FleeCo00
}}
Jacoby Fleener{{Cite web |title=Coby Fleener Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FleeCo00.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} (born September 20, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal, earning first-team All-American honors in 2011. Fleener was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2012 NFL draft. He also played for the New Orleans Saints.
College career
After playing at Joliet Catholic Academy during high school, Fleener played college football at Stanford University for the Cardinal from 2008 to 2011. In the 2010 season, Fleener had six receptions for 173 yards and three touchdowns in a 40–12 victory over Virginia Tech in the Orange Bowl.{{Cite web |title=Orange Bowl - Virginia Tech vs Stanford Box Score, January 3, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-01-03-stanford.html |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the 2011 season, his 19.6 yards per reception led the Pac-12.{{Cite web |title=2011 Pac-12 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfbconferences/pac-12/2011-leaders.html |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In his collegiate career, he recorded 96 receptions for 1,543 yards and 18 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Coby Fleener College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/coby-fleener-1.html |access-date=November 14, 2017 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He was named an All-American by CBSSports.com as a senior in 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/16356809/cbssportscom-2011-college-football-allamerica-team|title=CBSSports.com 2011 College Football All-America Team|date=December 7, 2011|work=CBSSports.com|access-date=June 17, 2015}}
=College statistics=
| class="wikitable" |
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| School ! colspan="4" | Receiving |
|---|
| Rec
| Yds | Avg | TD |
| 2008
| Stanford | 13 | 176 | 13.5 | 0 |
| 2009
| Stanford | 21 | 266 | 12.7 | 1 |
| 2010
| Stanford | 28 | 434 | 15.5 | 7 |
| 2011
| Stanford | 34 | 667 | 19.6 | 10 |
| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/coby-fleener-1.html Career]
| | 96 | 1,543 | 16.1 | 18 |
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
{{nfl predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 6
| weight = 247
| dash = 4.51
| ten split = 1.56
| twenty split = 2.65
| shuttle = 4.30
| cone drill = 7.02
| vertical = 37
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 8
| bench = 27
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 33+3/8
| hand span = 10
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day
}}
Fleener was considered a top tight end prospect for the 2012 NFL draft.{{cite web|url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=69875&draftyear=2012&genpos=TE|title=Coby Fleener – Stanford, TE : 2012 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile|publisher=|access-date=June 17, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513033208/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=69875&draftyear=2012&genpos=TE|archive-date=May 13, 2012|url-status=dead}} At the NFL combine, he benched 27 reps of 225 at 6–6 247, though he did not run because of an ankle injury.{{cite web|last=Lourie|first=Steven|title=Coby Fleener Interview|url=http://www.footballfanspot.com/cobyfleener.htm|access-date=April 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326222008/http://www.footballfanspot.com/cobyfleener.htm|archive-date=March 26, 2012|url-status=dead}}
File:Luck and Fleener colts.jpg (left) in their NFL debuts in 2012.]]
=Indianapolis Colts=
The Indianapolis Colts selected Fleener in the second round with the 34th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft after drafting his college quarterback, Andrew Luck, with the first overall pick. Fleener was the first tight end drafted in the 2012 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=May 14, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On July 25, he and the Colts agreed to a four-year contract worth $5.431 million.{{cite web |url=http://www.everything-colts.com/apps/blog/show/17465137-colts-sign-coby-fleener-details-included- |title=UPDATE:Colts Sign Coby Fleener (Details Included) |work=Everything-colts.com |date=July 25, 2012 |access-date=December 13, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108185303/http://www.everything-colts.com/apps/blog/show/17465137-colts-sign-coby-fleener-details-included- |archive-date=January 8, 2014 }}
Fleener made his regular season debut in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, recording six receptions for 82 yards.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Chicago Bears - September 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209090chi.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He struggled through the early season, before recording his first career touchdown reception against the Detroit Lions in Week 13.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions - December 2nd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212020det.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Fleener finished the 2012 regular season with 26 receptions for 281 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Coby Fleener 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FleeCo00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Fleener began the 2013 preseason as the backup to Dwayne Allen. He missed the final two weeks of preseason after suffering a knee injury.{{cite web|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/19/mri-clear-for-coby-fleener-dwayne-allen-returning-to-practice/|title=MRI on knee clear for Coby Fleener; Dwayne Allen will return to practice|last=Alper|first=Josh|work=nbcsports.com|date=August 19, 2013|access-date=January 8, 2014}} Allen would be placed on injured reserve after Week 1, making Fleener the starter for the rest of the season. He recorded his first career 100-yard receiving game in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, making eight receptions for 107 yards.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans - November 14th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311140oti.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Fleener finished the 2013 season with 52 receptions for 608 yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Coby Fleener 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FleeCo00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Colts' Wild Card Round playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had five receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown to assist in the Colts' 45–44 comeback win.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts - January 4th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401040clt.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In Week 11 of the 2014 season, Fleener had seven receptions for 144 receiving yards against the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts - November 16th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411160clt.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 13 against Washington, he had four receptions for 127 yards and two touchdowns in the 49–27 victory.{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Indianapolis Colts - November 30th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411300clt.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the final game of the regular season, Fleener had two receiving touchdowns in a 27–10 victory over the Tennessee Titans.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans - December 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280oti.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the 2014 season, Fleener had 51 receptions for 774 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Coby Fleener 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FleeCo00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In the 2015 season, Fleener had 54 receptions for 491 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Coby Fleener 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FleeCo00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
=New Orleans Saints=
On March 9, 2016, Fleener signed a five-year, $36 million contract with the New Orleans Saints.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/coby-fleener-agrees-to-5-year-36m-deal-with-saints-0ap3000000643016|title=Coby Fleener agrees to 5-year, $36M deal with Saints|last=Rosenthal|first=Gregg|work=NFL.com|date=March 9, 2016|access-date=March 9, 2016}} He finished the 2016 season with 50 receptions for 631 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Coby Fleener 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FleeCo00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In addition, Fleener scored his first career rushing touchdown, on his first career rushing attempt, in a Week 6 victory over the Carolina Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Gillen |first=Garland |date=October 16, 2016 |title=Saints lead 24–10 over the Panthers at half |url=https://www.fox8live.com/story/33401729/saints-lead-24-10-over-the-panthers-at-half |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=FOX 8 Live |language=en}}
Fleener started the 2017 season with consecutive games with a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings and the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Minnesota Vikings – September 11th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709110min.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints – September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170nor.htm |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 2, after suffering a concussion in Week 12.{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=December 2, 2017 |title=Saints place Coby Fleener on injured reserve, waive De'Vante Harris |url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2017/12/saints_place_coby_fleener_on_i.html |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=NOLA.com}} In the 2017 season, Fleener finished with 22 receptions for 295 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 11 games and one start.{{Cite web |title=Coby Fleener 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FleeCo00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On May 7, 2018, Fleener was released by the Saints.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=May 7, 2018 |title=Saints release Coby Fleener |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/saints-release-coby-fleener |access-date=August 12, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
NFL career statistics
=Regular season=
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
| 2012 | IND
| 12 || 10 || 26 || 281 || 10.8 || 26T || 2 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2013 | IND
| 16 || 12 || 52 || 608 || 11.7 || 44 || 4 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | IND
| 16 || 12 || 51 || 774 || 15.2 || 73T || 8 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2015 | IND
| 16 || 11 || 54 || 491 || 9.1 || 57T || 3 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2016 | NO
| 16 || 8 || 50 || 631 || 12.6 || 50T || 3 || 1 || 2 || 2.0 || 2T || 1 || 2 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | NO
| 11 || 1 || 22 || 295 || 13.4 || 33 || 2 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FleeCo00.htm Total] || 87 || 54 || 255 || 3,080 || 12.1 || 73 || 22 || 1 || 2 || 2.0 || 2 || 1 || 3 || 0 |
=Postseason=
| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;" | |||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | fum | Lost |
| 2012 | IND
| 1 || 1 || 3 || 25 || 8.3 || 12 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2013 | IND
| 2 || 2 || 11 || 120 || 10.9 || 29 || 1 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2014 | IND
| 3 || 3 || 7 || 97 || 13.9 || 32 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FleeCo00/gamelog/post/ Total] || 6 || 6 || 21 || 242 || 11.5 || 32 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 |
References
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