Fernando Frye
Fernando Frye (born March 6, 1997) is an American football guard and center for the Vegas Vipers of the XFL. He played college football at East Carolina.
| No. 66 – Vegas Vipers | |
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| Position: | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 6, 1997 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 |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
College career
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
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]
Personal life
Frye attended McDowell High School in Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania.[7] During his time at East Carolina University he majored in criminal justice.[8]
He is the son of Jendi Frye and has two siblings Dylan and Kylie.[8]
References
- "Fernando Frye - Mercyhurst University Biography".
- "Countdown to Kickoff: No. 66 Fernando Frye".
- "ECU football's Frye earns NFF University scholar-athlete honors".
- "NFL Draft Scout: Fernando Frye".
- "SI - 2023 XFL Draft Results & Rosters".
- "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
- "McDowell High School Varsity Football - Fernando Frye".
- "Fernando Frye - ECU Pirates".