University of Oklahoma Football Quarterback Patrick Fletcher Is Survived by His Wife, Diana Fletcher, and Two Kids!
April 9, 2026
This article was last updated by Aditi Rai on April 9, 2026
Former quarterback Patrick Fletcher passed away on Monday, April 7, 2026; however, the reason behind his demise remains unknown.
Patrick Fletcher is survived by his wife, Diana Fletcher, and two kids, daughter and son Jess Fletcher.
is an executive director at the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission (OSAC), a role she landed in March 2026 after working as Inspector for the OSAC for 15 years.
Simultaneously, she works at the Citizen Potawatomi Nation Athletic Commission.
They shared two children, one of whom has followed in his footsteps into the sport.
His daughter, Izzy, plays soccer at Oklahoma Energy FC.
Meanwhile, we offer our deepest condolences to Fletcher’s wife, kids, friends, and extended family.
Patrick Fletcher Had a Celebrated Career at the University of Oklahoma Highlighted by a National Title!
Fletcher played for the Sooners from 1998 to 2000, appearing in 28 games. During his time at the University of Oklahoma, he threw for 364 yards and four touchdowns on 23 of 41 attempts, along with four interceptions.
One of his most memorable moments came in 1999 when he pulled off a fake field goal against Texas A&M, helping the team to a big win. That play became a favorite story for his former coach, Bob Stoops, who often praised Fletcher for his quick thinking.
With the middle of the field wide open and the kicker unaware of the play, Fletcher improvised, running 12 to 14 yards for a crucial first down. The drive ended in a touchdown, helping OU secure a resounding 51-6 victory.
Former OU head coach Bob Stoops, who led the Sooners to the 2000 national title, shared his grief, writing:
Heartbreaking news today, we lost Patrick Fletcher last night.
Fletcher served as a backup to quarterback Josh Heupel, with whom he shared a locker during the 1999 season. w
Former OU fullback J.D. Runnels, who wasn’t on the team at the same time as Fletcher, wrote
Man….I was never teammates with Patrick Fletcher, but he always made me feel like I was. He will be missed, the truest Sooner. RIP P Fletch.
In addition to his football career, Fletcher wrote a book called Sixteen Red: Living the Dream, where he shared his experiences at OU from 1996 to 2000.
The Sooners won the national title that final year, beating Florida State 13-2 in the Orange Bowl.
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