Coby Fleener

American football tight end, Super Bowl champion

Coby Fleener - American football tight end, Super Bowl champion
Born

September 20th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a tight end in American football. Attended Stanford University and contributed to the Stanford Cardinal football team. Selected in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. During tenure with the Colts, played in 62 games, recording 150 receptions for 1,870 yards and 8 touchdowns. Won Super Bowl XLI with the New England Patriots after signing with the team in 2016. Retired from professional football in 2018.

Winning Super Bowl XLI with the New England Patriots

Recording 150 receptions for the Indianapolis Colts

Playing in 62 games during NFL career

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