D. J. Fluker, OT/OG Alabama

[Steve]

It will be really interesting because this was such a strong OL class, and we have another strong OL class next year. Probably won't be as good as this year, but still deeper then usual.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

I think thats what most people think.

[sandiego17]

I think thats what most people think.

Hard to disagree with that.

[Mister Hoarse]

I think thats what most people think.

Shit! Now we're gonna need another poll.

[Beerman]

It will be really interesting because this was such a strong OL class, and we have another strong OL class next year. Probably won't be as good as this year, but still deeper then usual.

Here's hoping more skill players shoot up the charts. Most early mocks I've seen have 3 LT's in the top 10 again.

[JunkBoy]

He has the bar set pretty high for himself! Prove em wrong, prove em right...I love the attitude!

http://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF/status/349891531940954112/photo/1

[Beerman]

He has the bar set pretty high for himself! Prove em wrong, prove em right...I love the attitude!

http://twitter.com/ProFootballHOF/st...954112/photo/1

That's pretty awesome :bf:

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Fluker

San Diego Chargers offensive tackle D.J. Fluker, left, practices with Randy Richards on June 11, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo)

By Mark Inabinett | minabinett@al.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on July 10, 2013 at 12:50 AM, updated July 10, 2013 at 12:57 AM

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SAN DIEGO, California - When former McGill-Toolen, Foley and Alabama football star D.J. Fluker signed a four-year, $11.4 million contract last month with the San Diego Chargers, he didn't feel as though his new riches had changed him.

"I still feel like regular D.J. Fluker," he said in a video for Bleacher Report, taken while the offensive tackle was getting a haircut. "I've still got to work hard."



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[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Fluker did get one new feeling out his change in economic status, though, when he bought his mother a house.

"She called me on the phone crying," Fluker said. "That's probably like one of the best feelings ever."

Annice Fluker's family had a trying time after fleeing - and losing -- their home in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward because of Hurricane Katrina.

Taken with the 11th selection in the 2013 NFL Draft in April (even though Fluker thought, "Maybe I'll be a Day-2 guy"), Fluker's been through OTAs and mini-camp with the Chargers and has his goals laid out for the season: Go undefeated, win the Super Bowl and Rookie of the Year Award and "have fun with it."

San Diego starts training camp on July 24, and Fluker is expected to earn the starting spot at right offensive tackle as the Chargers prepare for the 2013 NFL season.

[MakoShark]

Can't wait to see this kid on the field. Pisses me off that I probably won't get to see the first (or possibly any) pre-season games.

[Mister Hoarse]

Go od r ead.

[Bolt-O]

Please merge with the original Fluker thread.