Overview

Overview

Early on at Florida State, Fluellen flashed the burst off the snap to someday earn a similar grade as recent Seminole first-round defensive tackles Travis Johnson and Broderick Bunkley. In starting 23 games as an underclassman, expectations were high entering his senior season. Unfortunately, he was robbed of his chance at a breakout campaign by a series of injuries. When healthy, Fluellen shows the quick first step to be a disruptor from the inside, but his lack of size and strength makes him more of a rotational player than a future starter.

High School

A three-star player by Rivals.com and the 28th rated defensive tackle in the country...rated to Rivals.com Georgia Top 50 ...recorded 93 tackles and 11 sacks his senior season...as a junior he had 88 tackles, 10 sacks, six forced fumbles and scored two TDs... had a 345 lb. bench press, a 495 lb. squat and a 330 lb. power clean...played on both the offensive and defensive lines in high school...chose Florida State over Florida.

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Analysis

Analysis

Positives: Short, thick frame with adequate muscle development. ... Could add some mass without a significant loss of quickness. ... Best asset is his initial and lateral quickness. ... Can penetrate gaps and close on the ballcarrier to make impressive tackles behind the line. ... Good effort in pursuit. ... Has the strength and savvy to slip blocks as backs run by him and make the tackle near the line. ... High effort player who is viewed as a team leader.

Negatives: Never enjoyed the breakout campaign that was expected of him. ... Has struggled with consistency throughout his career. ... Marginal upper body strength is worsened by the fact that he often plays with poor pad level. ... Limited to the under-tackle (three technique) position as a 4-3 tackle due to his lack of size and strength. ... No major injuries throughout his career, but tends to be nicked up often.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

Bruce Smith and Warrick Dunn - I used to play as them in video games.

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

Have no idea, never have been hit hard enough; John Parker Wilson.

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

Don't have an iPod.

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Jamie Foxx - He can do anything he puts his work in, just like me.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

I love to eat sushi.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

Amazing Race - So I can travel.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Being selected to play in the Senior Bowl; Graduating college.

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

I don't play Madden anymore.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

Odell Haggins - He taught me how to become a student of the game.