DARIUS FLEMING RUMORS

49ers take Notre Dame's Fleming in 5th round

The San Francisco 49ers have selected Notre Dame outside linebacker Darius Fleming in the fifth round of the NFL draft. He will likely land primarily in a special teams role if he hopes to make the final roster. San Francisco wasted little time on the clock to take Fleming with the 165th overall pick Saturday. The speedy linebacker had 55 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks, one interception and...
Via AP on Fox  |  April 28, 2012
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OLB Darius Fleming at 165

The 49ers drafted Notre Dame OLB Darius Fleming at 165. While watching the war room just before the 49ers selected Fleming, Trent Baalke looked pissed. He banged his fist on the desk and threw down his pen. And my guess is the reasoning behind that is because the Packers traded up two picks ahead of them and drafted the guy Baalke wanted. That player was NC State OLB Terrell Manning...
Via 49ersNews  |  April 28, 2012
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49ers Select Notre Dame LB Darius Fleming (Rd.5, No.165)

With the 165th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the 49ers select Darius Fleming, OLB (Notre Dame). Tough, forceful linebacker who remains disciplined with assignments. Breaks down well, effectively uses his hands to protect himself and holds his ground against blocks. Takes good angles to the action, displays awareness and stays with assignments. Fast up the field on the blitz...
Via GridironFans.com  |  April 28, 2012
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Pro Day Tour: Irish Defenders

Michael Floyd was the headliner at Notre Dame on Tuesday, but it was Harrison Smith, Robert Blanton and Darius Fleming who were the main attractions for the Packers.
Via gnb.scout.com  |  April 03, 2012
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Ex-St. Rita star Fleming eyes last Notre Dame game

ORLANDO, Fla. -- On Thursday, Darius Fleming will wear a full Notre Dame uniform for the last time. The former St. Rita star is trying not to dwell on this. And apparently his teammates are forcing him to try really, really hard.
Via Chicago Breaking Sports  |  December 28, 2011
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Climbing His Way To The Top

When senior outside linebacker Darius Fleming first came to Notre Dame for his official visit, it was not the kind of weekend a coaching staff envisions for a recruit.
Via und.com  |  October 21, 2011
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