Michael Fletcher
Career Summary
Michael Fletcher is a defensive lineman from Flint, Michigan. He played at Michigan State and Appalachian State before signing with the New York Jets in 2025.
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High School
Fletcher attended Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint. He was rated among Michigan's top prospects, earned first-team all-state recognition as a junior and also played basketball throughout high school.
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College Career
Fletcher spent four seasons at Michigan State and two at Appalachian State. At App State, he recorded 21 tackles and 4.5 sacks in 2023, then started eight games in 2024 while recording 19 tackles, four sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
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Path to the NFL
Fletcher participated in the Jets' 2025 rookie minicamp as a tryout player and signed with New York on May 16, 2025.
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NFL Career
The Jets signed Fletcher as a defensive end in May 2025 after his collegiate career at Michigan State and Appalachian State. His player record also lists him with the CFL as an American defensive lineman from Appalachian State.
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Career Accomplishments
Fletcher was a multi-year Academic All-Big Ten honoree at Michigan State. He helped produce consecutive productive seasons at Appalachian State, including four sacks in 2024.
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Playing Style
Fletcher played defensive end in college. App State deployed him as an edge defender, and the Jets listed him as a defensive end at signing.
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