| Cornerback | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: May 23, 1990 | |
| Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio | |
| Career information | |
| College: Boston College | |
| Undrafted in 2012 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
| *New York Jets ( 2012) | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Career NFL statistics as of 2012 | |
| Tackles | 0 |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Passes defensed | 0 |
| Tackles | 36 |
| Interceptions | 3 |
| Passes defensed | 9 |
| Stats at 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[]
| Ht | Wt | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
References[]
- ↑ https://sports.yahoo.com/bostoncollege/football/recruiting/player-Donnie-Fletcher-64003
- ↑ Jets Media Relations Department (April 30, 2012). "10 Undrafted FAs, 23 Tryouts Announced". New York Jets. Archived from the original on May 1, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/67LIFIstX?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/10-Undrafted-FAs-23-Tryouts-Announced/2455a737-0a01-4732-9e3d-58548173d518. 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 1, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6ALMtuxNK?url=http://blog.newyorkjets.com/2012/08/31/fifteen-cuts-announced-7-more-moves-to-go/. 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 1, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6AMYfSBpo?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Jets-Announce-Roster-Practice-Squad-Moves/80bd696c-0d87-49a6-a9b9-0ddc3f5e7093. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ↑ Orr, Conor (September 22, 2012). "Jets release veteran OLB Bryan Thomas". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6AsHOF732?url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/jets_release_veteran_olb_bryan.html. 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 September 25, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6AvtRl5qL?url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/09/bryan_thomas_re-signed_by_jets.html. 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 26, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6Ay9t75bu?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/RB-Grimes-Signed-from-HOU-Practice-Squad/f4cbff0f-0756-4565-b2a9-9d2560904399. 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 October 3, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6B80LkhLQ?url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_sign_free_agent_rbfb_lex.html. 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 18, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6BVia181q?url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2012/10/jets_reach_injury_settlement_w.html. Retrieved October 18, 2012.
- ↑ Florio, Mike (November 22, 2012). "Jets promote three from practice squad". ProFootballTalk. Archived from the original on November 22, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6CNHcYphd?url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/22/jets-promote-three-from-practice-squad/. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
- ↑ "Transactions". New York Jets. Archived from the original on December 5, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6CgZuwNpb?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html. 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 7, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6CjXyADh1?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Allen-Signed-to-Active-Roster-Fletcher-to-P-Squad/5872c7ec-b85e-47b2-b1b0-d83b594d73c5. Retrieved December 7, 2012.
- ↑ Cimini, Rich (December 19, 2012). "Jets' Stephen Hill placed on IR". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on December 21, 2012. https://www.webcitation.org/6D4uwD9kA?url=http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/8763933/stephen-hill-new-york-jets-placed-injured-reserve. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ↑ Jets Staff (August 26, 2013). "Jets Release 14 Players". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 26, 2013. https://www.webcitation.org/6JAQcdylE?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/Jets-Release-14-Players/9c0f3677-5dc9-4f6c-b7cc-8482d5fb348c. Retrieved August 26, 2013.