Donnie Fletcher
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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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) | ||||||||
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| High school | Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio) | ||||||||
| College | Boston College (2008–2011) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2012: undrafted | ||||||||
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Donnie Levert Fletcher III (born May 23, 1990) is an American former football cornerback. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2012. He played college football at Boston College.
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.