Donnie Fletcher
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| Born: | May 23, 1990 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio) | ||||||||
| College: | Boston College (2008–2011) | ||||||||
| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |||||||||
Donnie Levert Fletcher III (born May 23, 1990) is a former American football cornerback. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2012. He played college football at Boston College.
High school career
[edit]Fletcher attended Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned Associated Press All-Ohio second-team honors as a senior cornerback at Glenville as well as 2007 Northeast Lakes All-District first-team accolades. He registered 105 tackles and five interceptions in his senior season; also posted 12 pass deflections, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries for the Tarblooders. He played for head coach Ted Ginn Sr.
Considered as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was ranked as the No.45 cornerback in the nation.[1] He accepted a scholarship from Boston College over other offers from Iowa, Michigan State and West Virginia.
College career
[edit]In 2008, fletcher saw action in all 14 games and started four as a true freshman. He finished the season with 36 tackles and 3 interceptions. In 2009, he played in all 13 games, including 3 starts. He recorded 51 tackles with an interception. He was the recipient of the Anne F. Schoen Memorial Scholarship that season. As a junior in 2010, he took over the starting position and started in all 13 games.
He recorded 58 tackles, and led the team with 5 interceptions. In his senior season in 2011, he started in 10 games, missing two due to an injury. He recorded 35 tackles including two interceptions.
Professional career
[edit]2012 NFL Draft
[edit]| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
199 lb (90 kg) |
4.51 s | 1.59 s | 2.57 s | 4.40 s | 6.99 s | 32 in (0.81 m) |
9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
17 reps | |||
| All values from Pro Day.[2] | ||||||||||||
New York Jets
[edit]Fletcher was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2012.[3] Fletcher was waived on August 31, 2012.[4] A day later, Fletcher was signed to the team's practice squad.[5] Fletcher was promoted to the active roster on September 22, 2012 after the team released veteran linebacker Bryan Thomas.[6] Fletcher was waived on September 24, 2012.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad a day later.[8] Fletcher was released from the squad on October 2, 2012.[9] Fletcher was re-signed to the practice squad on October 17, 2012.[10] Fletcher was promoted to the active roster on November 22, 2012.[11] Fletcher was waived on December 4, 2012.[12] He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[13] Fletcher was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2012 after Stephen Hill was placed on injured reserve.[14] He was released on August 26, 2013.[15]
Los Angeles KISS
[edit]Fletcher was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS on June 26, 2014.
San Jose SaberCats
[edit]On March 18, 2015, Fletcher was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats. The SaberCats placed him on recallable reassignment on March 23, 2015.
Cleveland Gladiators
[edit]On April 22, 2015, Fletcher was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators. On July 29, 2015, Fletcher was placed on reassignment. On July 31, 2015, Fletcher was placed on injured reserve.
References
[edit]- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 8, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Donnie Fletcher". NFL Draft Scout. Archived from the original on July 7, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Jets Media Relations Department (April 30, 2012). "10 Undrafted FAs, 23 Tryouts Announced". New York Jets. Archived from the original on May 3, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2012). "Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster's Now at 53". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
- ^ Jets Media Relations Department (September 1, 2012). "Jets Announce Roster, Practice Squad Moves". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ^ Orr, Conor (September 22, 2012). "Jets release veteran OLB Bryan Thomas". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on November 13, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ^ Orr, Conor (September 24, 2012). "Bryan Thomas, re-signed by Jets, said he was upset after being cut". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ Jets Media Relations Department (September 25, 2012). "RB Grimes Signed from HOU Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 27, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- ^ Orr, Conor (October 2, 2012). "Jets sign free agent RB/FB Lex Hilliard". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
- ^ Vorkunov, Mike (October 17, 2012). "Jets reach injury settlement with John Conner". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ^ Florio, Mike (November 22, 2012). "Jets promote three from practice squad". ProFootballTalk. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
- ^ "Transactions". New York Jets. Archived from the original on December 1, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
- ^ Jets Media Relations Department (December 6, 2012). "Allen Signed to Active Roster, Fletcher to P-Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on December 8, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ^ Cimini, Rich (December 19, 2012). "Jets' Stephen Hill placed on IR". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on December 23, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ^ Jets Staff (August 26, 2013). "Jets Release 14 Players". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 29, 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2013.