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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | February 6, 1974 Edison, Georgia | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 309 lb (140 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Calhoun (GA) | ||||
| College: | Georgia | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 7 / Pick: 227 | ||||
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Antonio Fleming (born February 6, 1974) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League for the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals. He also was a member of the Frankfurt Galaxy and Birmingham Thunderbolts. He played college football at the University of Georgia.
Early years[]
Fleming attended Calhoun County High School. He was a two-way player at defensive tackle and tight end, while also being the long snapper. He recorded almost 300 tackles and 23 sacks in his last three years.
As a senior, he registered 21 receptions for 356 yards, 3 receiving touchdowns, 220 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns and 3 two-point conversions. He received Class A All-state, All-Georgia and All-area honors at the end of the season.
He was a four-year starter for the basketball team. He also practiced track, finishing fourth in the state meet in the shot put as a freshman and in the discus throw as a junior.
College career[]
Fleming accepted a football scholarship from the University of Georgia, where he was converted into an offensive lineman. As a redshirt freshman, he started 3 games at right guard. As a sophomore, he was a backup at right guard.
As a junior, he started every game at right guard and also saw some snaps at right tackle.
As a senior, he was the starter at left guard, contributing to the offense, averaging 432.6 yards per game, 31.6 points per game and 159.9 rushing yards. The team finished the season with a 10–2 record, a number-10 ranking in the final AP football poll and a victory over the University of Wisconsin in the 1998 Outback Bowl.
Professional career[]
Dallas Cowboys[]
Fleming was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (227th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft. He was released on August 24.[1]
Carolina Panthers[]
On August 31, 1998, he was signed by the Carolina Panthers to their practice squad.[2]
Arizona Cardinals[]
On November 24, 1998, he was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to their practice squad.[3] He was cut on August 30, 1999.[4]
Frankfurt Galaxy (NFLE)[]
In 2000, he was selected by the Frankfurt Galaxy in the NFL Europe Draft.[5] He was a starter at offensive guard.
Miami Dolphins[]
On July 7, 2000, he was signed as a free agent by the Miami Dolphins.[6] He was released on July 31.[7]
Birmingham Thunderbolts (XFL)[]
In 2001, he was selected by the Birmingham Thunderbolts in the 38th round (303rd overall) of the XFL Draft.[8] He played in 10 games during the league's lone season.
References[]
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/5901557/. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1998-09-01-1998244013-story.html. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/25/sports/transactions-017825.html. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1999-08-31-9908310165-story.html. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/164134773/. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.nytimes.com/2000/07/08/sports/transactions-125610.html. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Transactions". https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2000-08-01-0008010173-story.html. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ↑ "Inaugural XFL Draft". Our Sports Central. October 31, 2000. https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/the-inaugural-xfl-draft/n-2707770. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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