Hank Fraley
Offensive line coach | |||||
Personal information | |||||
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Born: | Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S. | September 21, 1977||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Gaithersburg | ||||
College: | Robert Morris (1996–1999) | ||||
Undrafted: | 2000 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Henry Franklin Fraley Jr. (born September 21, 1977) is an
Early years
Fraley attended Gaithersburg High School and as a senior in 1995, he helped them to the Maryland state championship game.
Playing career
College
Fraley's career began as a non-scholarship player at
National Football League
Pittsburgh Steelers
Fraley was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2000.
Philadelphia Eagles
Fraley was claimed off waivers in 2000 by the Philadelphia Eagles after being released by the Steelers. He was inactive for the entire 2000 season. In his first ever NFL game (vs St. Louis Rams on September 9, 2001), Fraley was fined for an illegal downfield block. He started in 15 games in 2001.
Fraley started in all 16 regular season games along with two postseason games during the 2002 season. He was part of an offensive line that helped the Eagles offense to 25.9 points per game, the fourth highest in the NFL.
Fraley started in all 16 regular season games in 2003 and 2004. In 2004, he was an important part of the offensive line that helped the Eagles to 4,208 passing yards, a team record and 386 points, the third most in team history.
He started the first eight games of the
Cleveland Browns
On September 2, 2006, Fraley was traded to the
It was said by teammate wide receiver
Prior to the start of free agency in 2007, the Browns re-signed Fraley to a four-year contract for an undisclosed amount.[2] He made his 100th NFL career start versus the Buffalo Bills on December 16.
He was released by the Browns on March 3, 2010.[3]
St. Louis Rams
On March 14, 2010, Fraley signed with the St. Louis Rams.[4] He was released on September 4, 2011, after just one season with the Rams.[5]
Coaching career
University of San Diego
On April 7, 2012, Fraley was hired by the University of San Diego as the football team's offensive line coach.[6]
San Jose State University
On January 31, 2013, San Jose State University hired Fraley as offensive line coach for the Spartans football team under Ron Caragher.[7]
Minnesota Vikings
On February 10, 2014, Fraley was hired by the Minnesota Vikings as an assistant offensive line coach.[8]
UCLA
On January 21, 2017, the UCLA Bruins hired Fraley as their offensive line coach.[9]
Detroit Lions
On February 16, 2018, Fraley was hired by the Detroit Lions as an assistant offensive line coach.[10]
On January 7, 2020, Fraley was promoted to offensive line coach.
Personal life
Hank grew up in Gaithersburg Maryland attending Gaithersburg High School. Prior to starting his NFL career, Fraley planned on teaching history and coaching football. He is married to Danielle (May 26, 2006), and they live in Canton, Michigan with their five children. They have one yellow lab, Wingman, a Leonberger named Uschi and a pug named Daisy and a Chocolate Lab named Bently.[11]
References
- ^ Pasquarelli, Len (September 2, 2006). "Eight not enough: Browns deal for Eagles center Fraley". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Poised for free agency, Browns agree to terms with Fraley". ESPN.com. March 2, 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Fraley lost starting job to Mack". ESPN. March 3, 2010. Retrieved March 3, 2010.
- ^ "Rams Sign Fraley". Los Angeles Rams. March 16, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ Wagoner, Nick (September 5, 2011). "Rams Add Wragge, Spach". Los Angeles Rams. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "Hank Fraley and Christian Taylor join USD Football Staff". usdtoreros.cstv.com. April 7, 2012. Retrieved May 24, 2012.
- ^ Durkin, Jimmy (February 1, 2013). "San Jose State announces full football coaching staff". San Jose Mercury News. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
- ^ Vikings PR (February 10, 2014). "Vikings Add Hank Fraley To Coaching Staff". Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ "UCLA Football Adds Hank Fraley to Coaching Staff". UCLA. January 21, 2017. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ Monarrez, Carlos (February 16, 2018). "Detroit Lions hire UCLA's Hank Fraley as offensive line assistant". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
- ^ 10 Questions with Hank Fraley Archived November 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Robert Morris University, Fall 2008. Accessed December 1, 2013. "Fraley and his wife, Danielle, reside in Woolwich Township, N.J., and have three sons together: Mason, Travis and Beau."