Donnie Fletcher
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | May 23, 1990 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Cleveland, Ohio | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Cleveland (OH) Glenville | ||||||||
| College: | Boston College | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||
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Donnie Levert Fletcher III (born May 23, 1990) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. 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
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
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
2012 NFL Draft
| Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | |||||
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| 6 ft 1 in | 199 lb | 4.51 s | 1.59 s | 2.57 s | 4.40 s | 6.99 s | 32 in | 9 ft 11 in | 17 reps | |||||
| All values from Pro Day.[2] | ||||||||||||||
New York Jets
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
Fletcher was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS on June 26, 2014.
San Jose SaberCats
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
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
- ↑ https://sports.yahoo.com/bostoncollege/football/recruiting/player-Donnie-Fletcher-64003
- ↑ "Donnie Fletcher". NFL Draft Scout. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ↑ Jets Media Relations Department (30 April 2012). "10 Undrafted FAs, 23 Tryouts Announced". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 1 May 2012. Retrieved 1 May 2012.
- ↑ Lange, Randy (31 August 2012). "Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster’s Now at 53". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ Jets Media Relations Department (1 September 2012). "Jets Announce Roster, Practice Squad Moves". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ↑ Orr, Conor (22 September 2012). "Jets release veteran OLB Bryan Thomas". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on 22 September 2012. Retrieved 22 September 2012.
- ↑ Orr, Conor (24 September 2012). "Bryan Thomas, re-signed by Jets, said he was upset after being cut". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on 25 September 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ↑ Jets Media Relations Department (25 September 2012). "RB Grimes Signed from HOU Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 26 September 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ Orr, Conor (2 October 2012). "Jets sign free agent RB/FB Lex Hilliard". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on 3 October 2012. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ↑ Vorkunov, Mike (17 October 2012). "Jets reach injury settlement with John Conner". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ↑ Florio, Mike (22 November 2012). "Jets promote three from practice squad". ProFootballTalk. Archived from the original on 22 November 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
- ↑ "Transactions". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 5 December 2012. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
- ↑ Jets Media Relations Department (6 December 2012). "Allen Signed to Active Roster, Fletcher to P-Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 7 December 2012. Retrieved 7 December 2012.
- ↑ Cimini, Rich (19 December 2012). "Jets' Stephen Hill placed on IR". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on 21 December 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
- ↑ Jets Staff (26 August 2013). "Jets Release 14 Players". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 26 August 2013. Retrieved 26 August 2013.