Fleck was Northern Illinois' top receiver in 2003, surpassing 1,000 yards. He spent two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, mostly on the practice squad or injured reserve. He appeared in one NFL game.

As a coach

2006: Ohio State, graduate assistant

2007-08: Northern Illinois, wide receivers coach

2009: Northern Illinois, wide receivers coach and recruiting coordinator

2010-11: Rutgers, wide receivers coach

2012: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wide receivers coach

At Western Michigan (30-22, 21-11 MAC)

YearRecordPostseason

20131-11, 1-7none

20148-5, 6-2lost to Air Force 38-24 in Potato Bowl

20158-5, 6-2def. Middle Tennessee 45-31 in Bahamas Bowl

201613-1, 8-0lost to Wisconsin 24-16 in Cotton Bowl

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