Andre Frazier

Andre Frazier

Infobox NFLactive


name=Arnold Frazier
currentteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
currentnumber=54
currentposition=Linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1982|6|29
birthplace=Cincinnati, Ohio
heightft=6
heightin=5
weight=255
debutyear=2005
debutteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
college=Cincinnati
undraftedyear=2005
pastteams=
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2005)
* Cincinnati Bengals (2006-2007)
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2007-present)
status=Active
highlights=
* Conference USA All-Freshman (2001)
* 2x First-team All-Conference USA (2003-2004)
nfl=FRA692107

Andre Frazier (born June 29, 1982 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Cincinnati.

Frazier has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals in his career.

Early years

Frazier attended Hughes High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and was a letterman in football. He was a two-time first-team All-City honoree, and helped lead his team to two League Titles.Andre Frazier graduated from Hughes High School in 2000.

College career

Frazier played his College Football at the University of Cincinnati from 2000-2004.
*Conference USA All-Freshman in 2001
*Conference USA First-Team in 2003
*Conference USA First-Team in 2004

Professional career

First stint with Steelers

Frazier signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. He was activated from the practice squad to the regular 53-man roster prior to the first game. He played in 11 of the teams games, primarily on special teams. Frazier suffered a debilitating fibula fracture in the 2006 AFC Championship game VS the Denver Broncos, however he celebrated on the sideline as his team defeated the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL and he received a Super Bowl XL Championship ring.

Prior to the start of the 2006 season, Frazier was cut by the Steelers.

Cincinnati Bengals

On September 28, 2006 Frazier was signed by his hometown team, the Cincinnati Bengals. During the 2007 NFL season, Frazier was a member of the Cincinnati Bengals for the first two games of the season. However after a devastating game 2 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati released Frazier.

Return to Pittsburgh

After being let go by Cincinnati, Frazier was re-signed by the Steelers in the 2008 offseason.

Trivia

Andre Frazier's father, Guy Frazier was a linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills.

Both father and son were rookies when their respective teams made it to the Super Bowl.Guy Frazier played in Super Bowl 16 in Detroit (lost to San Francisco 49ers)Andre Frazier played in Super Bowl 40 in Detroit (Defeated Seattle Seahawks)

When the father was asked how he feels about coming up short as compared to his son regarding the Super Bowl he replied "A father always wants to see his son do better than himself. Andre's victory is nothing less than a great accomplishment for him and an even greater source of pride for myself."

External links

* [http://news.steelers.com/team/player/81859 Pittsburgh Steelers bio]


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