Jakeem Fletcher holds the DT · Starter spot in Western Kentucky Hilltoppers’s defensive tackle room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Jakeem Fletcher is a defensive tackle from Tanner, Alabama who stands 6'1" and weighs 312 pounds. He spent four seasons at Alabama State before transferring to Western Kentucky for the 2025 season. During his time with the Hornets, Fletcher appeared in 20 games over three seasons, including 12 games in 2024 when he recorded 40 tackles and one forced fumble. In his first year with the Hilltoppers, he appeared in 11 games and registered 17 total tackles with 2.0 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks, including a season-high three tackles in three separate contests.

Alabama Statethrough 2024

Western Kentucky2025 — present