He played college football at Montana State, and was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2010.

Fletcher's parents are well known throughout the Bozeman community and own a local cheese burger joint and a bar.

[1] Following high school, Fletcher attended Montana State University on partial scholarship where he redshirted in 2005.

He was also named as a finalist for the Buck Buchanon Award which is given to the top defensive player in NCAA Division I FCS.

Fletcher became one of two undrafted rookies to make the Patriots' opening day roster, although he was inactive for the first three games of the 2010 season.

[5][6] Fletcher announced his retirement at the conclusion of the 2015 league year and he was subsequently released by the New England Patriots.