College career

Fleener was named an All-American by CBSSports.com as a senior in 2011.

Professional career

2012 NFL Combine

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP
6 ft 6 in	247 lb	4.52 s	1.56 s	2.65 s	4.30 s	7.02 s	37 in	9 ft 8 in	27 reps

Fleener was considered a top tight end prospect for the 2012 NFL Draft. At the NFL combine, he benched 27 reps of 225 at 6-6 244, though he did not run because of an ankle injury.

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts made Fleener the 34th overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft after drafting his college quarterback, Andrew Luck, 1st overall. Fleener was the first tight end drafted in the 2012 NFL draft. On July 25, he and the Colts agreed to a 4-year contract worth $5.431 million.

Fleener made his regular season debut in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears, making 6 receptions for 82 yards. He would struggle through the early season, before recording his first touchdown reception against the Detroit Lions in Week 13. Fleener finished the 2012 regular season with 26 receptions for 281 yards and 2 touchdowns. He recorded 3 receptions for 25 yards in the Colts Wild Card loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Fleener began the 2013 preseason as the backup to Dwayne Allen. He missed the final two weeks of preseason after suffering a knee injury. Allen would be placed on injured reserve after Week 1, making Fleener the starter for the rest of the season. He recorded his first 100-yard receiving game in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, making 8 receptions for 107 yards. Fleener finished the 2013 season with 52 receptions for 608 yards and 4 touchdowns. In the Colts Wild Card playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he would have 5 reception for 46 yards and a touchdown to assist in the Colts' 45-44 comeback win.

New Orleans Saints

On March 9, 2016, Fleener signed a five-year, $36 million contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Career statistics

Regular season

Season	Team	Games		Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FUM	Lost
2012	Indianapolis Colts	12	10	26	281	10.8	26T	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2013	Indianapolis Colts	16	12	52	608	11.7	44	4	-	-	-	-	-	1	0
2014	Indianapolis Colts	16	12	51	774	15.2	73T	8	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2015	Indianapolis Colts	16	11	54	491	9.1	57T	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Total	60	45	183	2,154	11.8	73	17	-	-	-	-	-	1	0

Postseason

Season	Team	Games		Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FUM	Lost
2012	Indianapolis Colts	1	1	3	25	8.3	12	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2013	Indianapolis Colts	2	2	11	120	10.9	29	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2014	Indianapolis Colts	3	3	7	97	13.9	32	0	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	Total	6	6	21	242	11.5	32	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

[ Source: Wikipedia ]