The Top Junior Cornerback In Pennsylvania: Deonte Flemings Jr

Deonte Flemings Jr is a 4 Star recruit who plays Cornerback at McDowell High School. Flemings Jr is ranked as the 115th best recruit in the class of 2028 and is ranked as a top 20 Cornerback in the class as well. In addition, Flemings Jr is listed as the #3 recruit in the state of Pennsylvania and is listed as the #1 Cornerback in the state of Pennsylvania. He is committed to play at Penn State.

Who are some role models in your life?
My role models are my mom, dad, and grandmother. They make so many sacrifices to get me where I am today.

What artists do you listen to pregame to get you hyped up?
I listen to all of YFN Lucci and Meek Mill.

What are the strengths of your game?
My strength is my length and how I use it to my advantage.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory of my career is getting my first Division I offer from Sacramento State.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Keep putting in the work and never give up on what you want in life. I don’t care if you’re a musician or an athlete—keep pushing and work when nobody’s watching.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would love to go to Paris.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I started playing football when I was 5 years old, but I really fell in love with it when I was 8 years old because I started playing quarterback.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
My sports hero is Patrick Surtain II.