Fernando Frye (born March 6, 1997) is an American football guard and center who is a free agent. He played college football at East Carolina.

Fernando Frye
Personal information
Born: (1997-03-06) March 6, 1997 (age 27)
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:McDowell
(Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania)
College:East Carolina
Position:Guard
Undrafted:2022
Career history

College career

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Frye originally played for Mercyhurst University spending two years with the program where he spent the 2015 and 2016 seasons before joining East Carolina as a walk-on transfer.[1][2] After spending his first year on campus as a scout team member, he worked his way into the starting lineup in 2018 season.[3]

Frye entered his name for the 2022 NFL draft after finishing his final season at East Carolina.[4] He went undrafted.

Professional career

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On November 16, 2022, during the 2023 XFL Draft, Frye was selected as the 84th pick of the 11th round by the Vegas Vipers.[5] He signed with the team on April 11, 2023.[6] The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[7]

Personal life

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Frye attended McDowell High School in Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania.[8] During his time at East Carolina University he majored in criminal justice.[9]

He is the son of Jendi Frye and has two siblings Dylan and Kylie.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Fernando Frye - Mercyhurst University Biography".
  2. ^ "Countdown to Kickoff: No. 66 Fernando Frye".
  3. ^ "ECU football's Frye earns NFF University scholar-athlete honors".
  4. ^ "NFL Draft Scout: Fernando Frye".
  5. ^ "SI - 2023 XFL Draft Results & Rosters".
  6. ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  7. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "McDowell High School Varsity Football - Fernando Frye".
  9. ^ a b "Fernando Frye - ECU Pirates".
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