Terrell Fletcher Explained

Position:Running back
Number:41
Birth Date:14 September 1973
Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Draftyear:1995
Draftround:2
Draftpick:51
College:Wisconsin
Teams:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:1,871
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:3.6
Statlabel3:Rushing TDs
Statvalue3:10
Statlabel4:Receiving yards
Statvalue4:1,943
Statlabel5:Receiving average
Statvalue5:7.5
Statlabel6:Receiving TDs
Statvalue6:3
Pfr:FletTe00

Terrell Antoine Fletcher (born September 14, 1973) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire eight-year career as a running back for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison[1] where he played football as running back for the Wisconsin Badgers, the 1994 Rose Bowl champions. In 1995, Fletcher was named MVP in the Hall of Fame Outback Bowl. With the Chargers, he rushed for 1,871 yards and gained 1,943 yards receiving,[2] leading all Charger running backs in receptions for five consecutive seasons, from 1996 to 2000. He is the older brother of former Indianapolis Colts tight end Bryan Fletcher.[3] On November 4, 2001, he caught Drew Brees's first completion.

Fletcher graduated from Hazelwood East High School in Hazelwood, Missouri in 1991. He is a first-generation college graduate. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor's degree in English Literature (1998). In 2003, Fletcher graduated with a master's degree in Religious Studies, from Southern California Seminary. He is also has a Doctorate of Transformational Leadership from Bakke Graduate University (2018).

Fletcher is currently an ordained Bishop and Senior Pastor for City of Hope International Church in San Diego, California and married to Kavalya Fletcher (formerly Kavalya Young).

College statistics

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Terrell Fletcher was drafted with the 19th pick in the second round (51st pick overall) of the 1995 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers.[5] [6] In 1996, Fletcher was a restricted free agent for the Chargers, and was re-signed.[7] In 2000, Fletcher led the Chargers in rushing, rushing for 384 yards on 116 carries. He was the last player until Mike Tolbert in 2010 to lead the Chargers in rushing yards that wasn't LaDainian Tomlinson. To make room for newly acquired wide receiver Tim Dwight, whom the Chargers acquired via trade from the Atlanta Falcons on draft day 2001, the Chargers released Fletcher, who agreed to re-sign at a later date. On April 23, 2001, he signed a 4-year $6.3 million contract to return to San Diego.[8] In 2002, Fletcher was limited to just 10 games, missing time with a sprained ankle he suffered in an early October loss to the Denver Broncos. On February 27, 2003, the Chargers released Fletcher, saving $1.64 million in cap space.[9] At the same time of releasing Fletcher, they released a slew of other veterans including safety Rodney Harrison and wide receiver Curtis Conway, among others.[10] Fletcher was known for his receiving skills out of the backfield, leading all Charger running backs in receptions for five consecutive seasons, from 1996 to 2000. This included finishing second on the team in receptions with 61 in 1996.[11] At the time of his release, Fletcher was 13th in Chargers history in rushing, with 1,871 yards, and 9th in Chargers history with 259 receptions.[12]

NFL career statistics

YearTeam GamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
16 0 26 140 5.4 46 1 3 26 8.7 15 0 2 0
SD16 0 77 282 3.7 19 0 61 476 7.8 41 2 1 0
SD13 1 51 161 3.2 13 0 39 292 7.5 25 0 4 3
SD12 5 153 543 3.5 21 5 30 188 6.3 22 0 1 1
SD15 2 48 126 2.6 16 0 45 360 8.0 25 0 1 0
SD16 6 116 384 3.3 21 3 48 355 7.4 26 1 2 2
SD13 0 29 207 3.7 26 0 23 184 8.0 27 0 1 1
SD10 0 26 128 4.9 15 1 10 62 6.2 13 0 0 0
Career 111 14 526 1,871 3.6 46 10 259 1,943 7.5 41 3 12 7
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Personal life

From March 2012 until June 2023, he was the Senior Pastor of the City of Hope International Church in San Diego, California.[14] In 2007, Fletcher married Sheree Zampino, the ex-wife of Will Smith. Through this marriage he was the stepfather to Zampino and Smith's son Trey. The couple divorced in 2015 after eight years of marriage. Contrary to popular belief, the pair does not have a daughter.[15] In 2018, Fletcher married Kavalya Young. The couple have three children, a daughter Kya and fraternal twins, son Kingston and daughter Kory.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lucas Looks Back: 1994 Rose Bowl. Mike Lucas. Dec 29, 2010. UWbadgers.com. https://web.archive.org/web/20110102040517/http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122910aab.html. January 2, 2011. dead. December 29, 2010.
  2. http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=FLE726755 NFL Stats
  3. http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=325 Bryan Fletcher Profile
  4. Web site: 1991 Wisconsin Badgers Stats.
  5. Web site: 1995 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-31. Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: NFL Draft History: Full Draft. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080421103933/http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=1995 . 2008-04-21 . .
  7. Web site: 1998 free agency signings.
  8. Web site: The Huddle .
  9. Web site: The Huddle .
  10. News: Chargers Cut Frequently Fined Harrison. Huron Daily Tribune . 27 February 2003.
  11. Web site: 2000 San Diego Chargers Stats.
  12. Web site: San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers Career Receiving Leaders. Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  13. Web site: Terrell Fletcher Stats, News and Video - RB. NFL.com.
  14. "Pastor Terrell and Sheree Fletcher ", City of Hope International Church
  15. Web site: Will Smith's Ex-Wife, Sheree Zampino, Sets Record Straight About How Many Children She Has.