Damion Fletcher (born July 1, 1987 in Biloxi, Mississippi) to mother Chantel Coffee, and is an American football player running back for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

High School Career

Played for Coach David Russell at Biloxi High School. Finished with 952 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior. Had 1,750 yards and 26 touchdowns as a junior when he led them to a 7-4 record. An all-district selection for two years. Region 4-5A Offensive Player of the Year. Two-time Sun Herald's All-Coast team twice. Second team All-State by The Clarion-Ledger. Team Most Valuable Player and team captain. State runner-up in the high jump. A two-star rating by rivals.com. All-Southeast Region by PrepStar.

College career

In 2006, he ran for the thirteenth most yards by a freshman in NCAA history.Set Southern Miss and Conference USA freshman rushing records with 1,388 yards 276 carries(5.0 ypc)and 11 touchdowns. Number 11 in the nation in rushing, the No. 1 true freshman rusher and No. 25 in all-purpose yards. No. 2 in C-USA in rushing, No. 7 in all-purpose yards and No. 8 in touchdowns scoring. School's first 1,000-yard rusher since 2002 and No. 2 single-season ground gainer. Helped the offense finish with over 2,000 yards rushing for the first time since 1987. Named the team's offensive Player of the Week following his performances against Florida (9/2), UCF (9/26), and Tulane (11/11). Also in 2006, he was named a Freshman All-American by The Sporting News.During his sophomore year Fletcher rushed for 1586 yards on 295 carries(5.4ypc) and 15 touchdowns. He also had 29 catches with 227 yards(7.8 ypc). He was awarded the Most Valuable Player award following the 2007 GMAC Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. He was a finalist for the Conerly Trophy in 2006 and won the award in 2007. Also in 2007, he was named Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year by CollegeFootballNews.com He is a second team All-American by Athlon Sports. Damion Fletcher is a beast. Honored as the toughest running back to bring down by Lindy's. Named No. 46 on top 67 running backs in the nation by Phil Steele's.

Statistics

Year	Car.	Yards	Avg.	TD	Rec.	Yds.	Avg.	TD
2006	276	1388	5.0	11	18	142	7.9	0
2007	295	1586	5.4	15	29	227	7.8	0
Total	571	2974	5.2	26	47	369	7.9	0

External links

• Official Biography