Donnie Fletcher

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Donnie Fletcher
Free agent
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1990-05-23) May 23, 1990 (age 31)
Cleveland, Ohio
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Cleveland (OH) Glenville
College:Boston College
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:0
Interceptions:0
Passes defensed:0
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:36
Interceptions:3
Passes defensed:9
Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com

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[]

Pre-draft measurables
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[]

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[]

  1. ^ https://sports.yahoo.com/bostoncollege/football/recruiting/player-Donnie-Fletcher-64003
  2. ^ "Donnie Fletcher". NFL Draft Scout. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  3. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (April 30, 2012). "10 Undrafted FAs, 23 Tryouts Announced". New York Jets. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
  4. ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2012). "Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster's Now at 53". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 1, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  5. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (September 1, 2012). "Jets Announce Roster, Practice Squad Moves". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 1, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  6. ^ Orr, Conor (September 22, 2012). "Jets release veteran OLB Bryan Thomas". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
  7. ^ 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 September 25, 2012. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  8. ^ Jets Media Relations Department (September 25, 2012). "RB Grimes Signed from HOU Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
  9. ^ Orr, Conor (October 2, 2012). "Jets sign free agent RB/FB Lex Hilliard". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 3, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  10. ^ Vorkunov, Mike (October 17, 2012). "Jets reach injury settlement with John Conner". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
  11. ^ Florio, Mike (November 22, 2012). "Jets promote three from practice squad". ProFootballTalk. Archived from the original on November 22, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
  12. ^ "Transactions". New York Jets. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  13. ^ 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 7, 2012. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
  14. ^ Cimini, Rich (December 19, 2012). "Jets' Stephen Hill placed on IR". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on December 21, 2012. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  15. ^ Jets Staff (August 26, 2013). "Jets Release 14 Players". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 26, 2013. Retrieved August 26, 2013.

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