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.

Fernando Frye
No. 66 – Vegas Vipers
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1997-03-06) 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
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
  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 2023-04-12.
  7. "McDowell High School Varsity Football - Fernando Frye".
  8. "Fernando Frye - ECU Pirates".
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