Donnie Fletcher Explained

Donnie Fletcher
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:May 23, 1990
Birth Place:Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:195
High School:Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio)
College:Boston College (2008–2011)
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Aflstatlabel1:Total tackles
Aflstatvalue1:36
Aflstatlabel2:Pass deflections
Aflstatvalue2:9
Aflstatlabel3:Interceptions
Aflstatvalue3:3
Afl:13145

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

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

New York Jets

Fletcher was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2012.[2] Fletcher was waived on August 31, 2012.[3] A day later, Fletcher was signed to the team's practice squad.[4] Fletcher was promoted to the active roster on September 22, 2012 after the team released veteran linebacker Bryan Thomas.[5] Fletcher was waived on September 24, 2012.[6] He was re-signed to the practice squad a day later.[7] Fletcher was released from the squad on October 2, 2012.[8] Fletcher was re-signed to the practice squad on October 17, 2012.[9] Fletcher was promoted to the active roster on November 22, 2012.[10] Fletcher was waived on December 4, 2012.[11] He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[12] Fletcher was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2012 after Stephen Hill was placed on injured reserve.[13] He was released on August 26, 2013.[14]

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . October 24, 2014 . October 8, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201008051702/https://n.rivals.com/ . dead .
  2. Web site: 10 Undrafted FAs, 23 Tryouts Announced . New York Jets . Jets Media Relations Department . April 30, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120503063048/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518 . May 3, 2012 . May 1, 2012 . dead .
  3. Web site: Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster's Now at 53 . New York Jets . Lange, Randy . August 31, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120902212330/http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2012/08/31/fifteen-cuts-announced-7-more-moves-to-go/ . September 2, 2012 . August 31, 2012 . dead .
  4. Web site: Jets Announce Roster, Practice Squad Moves . New York Jets . Jets Media Relations Department . September 1, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120903115821/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Announce-Roster-Practice-Squad-Moves/80bd696c-0d87-49a6-a9b9-0ddc3f5e7093 . September 3, 2012 . September 1, 2012 . dead .
  5. News: Jets release veteran OLB Bryan Thomas . The Star-Ledger . Orr, Conor . September 22, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121113213728/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/jets_release_veteran_olb_bryan.html . November 13, 2012 . September 22, 2012 . dead .
  6. News: Bryan Thomas, re-signed by Jets, said he was upset after being cut . The Star-Ledger . Orr, Conor . September 24, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121114125232/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/bryan_thomas_re-signed_by_jets.html . November 14, 2012 . September 24, 2012 . dead .
  7. Web site: RB Grimes Signed from HOU Practice Squad . New York Jets . Jets Media Relations Department . September 25, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120927013808/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/RB-Grimes-Signed-from-HOU-Practice-Squad/f4cbff0f-0756-4565-b2a9-9d2560904399 . September 27, 2012 . September 26, 2012 . dead .
  8. News: Jets sign free agent RB/FB Lex Hilliard . The Star-Ledger . Orr, Conor . October 2, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121115140854/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_sign_free_agent_rbfb_lex.html . November 15, 2012 . October 2, 2012 . dead .
  9. News: Jets reach injury settlement with John Conner . The Star-Ledger . Vorkunov, Mike . October 17, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121022041440/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_reach_injury_settlement_w.html . October 22, 2012 . October 18, 2012 . dead .
  10. Web site: Jets promote three from practice squad . ProFootballTalk . Florio, Mike . November 22, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121128034554/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/22/jets-promote-three-from-practice-squad/ . November 28, 2012 . November 22, 2012 . dead .
  11. Web site: Transactions . New York Jets . https://web.archive.org/web/20121201055420/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html . December 1, 2012 . December 5, 2012 . dead .
  12. Web site: Allen Signed to Active Roster, Fletcher to P-Squad . New York Jets . Jets Media Relations Department . December 6, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121208055002/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Allen-Signed-to-Active-Roster-Fletcher-to-P-Squad/5872c7ec-b85e-47b2-b1b0-d83b594d73c5 . December 8, 2012 . December 7, 2012 . dead .
  13. Web site: Jets' Stephen Hill placed on IR . ESPN New York . Cimini, Rich . December 19, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121223091834/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8763933/stephen-hill-new-york-jets-placed-injured-reserve . December 23, 2012 . December 19, 2012 . live .
  14. Web site: Jets Release 14 Players . Jets Staff . August 26, 2013 . New York Jets . https://web.archive.org/web/20130829232631/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/Jets-Release-14-Players/9c0f3677-5dc9-4f6c-b7cc-8482d5fb348c . August 29, 2013 . August 26, 2013 . dead .

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