Fleming up to 13 offers

By Jesse McCormack

Speed and size are two of the most important measurables in football, and it’s rare to find a perfect blend of both. So, I guess you could say, 2011 safety prospect T.K. Fleming from Benton, Louisiana is a rarity.

Fleming is bigger than your average safety prospect at 6’3", 207 pounds, but still clocks in at around 4.4 in the forty yard dash. The Louisiana native believes it is his gifts off the football field - and on the track - that separates him from other prospects.

“I'd say the fact that I’m really good at track because I’m fourth in the nation in long jump and triple jump,” Fleming said. “So schools won't just look at me for football, but also for track.”

Fleming’s Benton High School team had a decent season, finishing 7-4 before being knocked out by Franklinton in the third round of playoffs. The big time talent led his team in tackles with 67 and made first team All District, but still believes there is always room for improvement.

“I think I did pretty good, I tried to make minimal mistakes and I think I did alright.” He described. “In my free time I like to hang out with friends, go to movies, but a lot of the time I’m practicing, reviewing film and looking at mistakes I made and trying to get better.”

One of the ways Fleming is trying to get better is by attending camps. He also says he wants to improve in the classroom.

“This summer I’m really trying to improve myself by going to camps to make my team and me better.” Said Fleming. “I’m thinking about going to a Nike camp, Rivals has sent me a letter, and Football University sent me a letter so I’m thinking about going to that camp.

“I think I can improve on my skills school wise, like GPA and taking the ACT and that sort of stuff.”

Though Fleming is early in the recruiting process- he's still almost a full year until he signs his Letter of Intent- he already boasts an impressive 13 offers.

“I have 13 offers. Some of them are Oregon, LSU, UCLA, Tennessee, Grambling, Louisiana Tech, Northwestern, and Nebraska.” Fleming said.

Fleming admitted he has an early leader in his recruiting process, and also told TR about some visits he is considering taking.

“LSU (his favorite) because it’s close to home and I just have always liked LSU through middle school and high school.” he said. “Really I want to go to a school with good football and track and LSU says they’re looking at me for track too so I feel like I could maybe go there and do both at the same time.

“I'm thinking about visiting LSU, Oregon, and Oklahoma State.”