Sean Fresch
 Fresch with the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2026 | |
| No. 37 – Denver Broncos | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Cornerback, punt returner |
| Roster status | Practice squad |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 10, 2001 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 173 lb (78 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lyndon B. Johnson (Austin, Texas) |
| College | Rice (2020–2024) |
| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
Sean Quincy Fresch Jr. (born November 10, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback and punt returner for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rice Owls. Fresch has also played for the San Antonio Brahmas and St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).
Early life
[edit]Fresch was born on November 10, 2001, to Sean and Paulette Fresch.[1] In high school, he played football as a running back, cornerback, and return specialist in addition to competing in baseball and track.[1] In his senior year, he was a unanimous all-district selection as a returner as well as a first-team selection as a running back, with 496 rushing yards, 343 receiving yards, 418 punt return yards, and 80 kick return yards as well as 12 total touchdowns.[1] On defense, he logged 27 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles.[1]
College career
[edit]Fresch played college football at Rice from 2020 to 2024. He appeared in 47 games and recorded 152 tackles, 30 pass deflections, 3 interceptions, and returned both kicks and punts for a combined 847 yards.[1] He earned First-team All-AAC honors in 2024.[2]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 7+5⁄8 in (1.72 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | |||||||||||
| Values from Pro Day[3] | ||||||||||||
After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Fresch tried out at the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp, but was not signed.[4]
San Antonio Brahmas
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Fresch signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[5]
St. Louis Battlehawks
[edit]After the Brahmas folded, Fresch was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL) in the 2026 UFL draft on January 15, 2026.[6] In 2026, Fresch led the league in punt return yards, and earned All-UFL honors.[7]
Denver Broncos
[edit]After the 2026 UFL season, Fresch signed with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) on June 15, 2026.[8][9] He was released by the Broncos on August 30, but was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Fresch has been friends with Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron since childhood, with them growing up in Austin together.[11]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 "Sean Fresch - Football". Rice University Athletics. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "American Announces 2024 Football Award Winners". theamerican.org. May 27, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Sean Fresch College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ Goldman, Charles (April 26, 2025). "Tracking the Chiefs' undrafted free agent signings, rookie minicamp invites after the 2025 NFL Draft". A to Z Sports. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Larsen, James (May 14, 2025). "Brahmas Sign CB Sean Fresch, Cut BoPete Keyes". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Battlehawks 2026 roster taking shape". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "UFL Announces 2026 All-UFL Team". www.theufl.com. June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Charean (June 15, 2026). "Broncos agree to terms with CB/PR/KR Sean Fresch". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Tomasson, Chris (June 15, 2026). "Broncos to sign WR Hakeem Butler, CB Sean Fresch from UFL in advance of minicamp". Denver Gazette. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2026). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player roster limit". Denver Broncos. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
- ↑ Tomasson, Chris (June 19, 2026). "Reunited with childhood chum Jahdae Barron, Sean Fresch thrilled to join Broncos". Denver Gazette. Retrieved June 20, 2026.