Isaiah Frey
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| Position: | Free safety | ||||||||
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| Born: | April 6, 1990 Roseville, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Carmichael (CA) Jesuit | ||||||||
| College: | Nevada | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 184 | ||||||||
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Isaiah Demetryst Frey[1] (born April 6, 1990) is a former American football free safety. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football for Nevada.
He has played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys.
Early life
Frey was born on April 6, 1990, in Roseville, California. Frey's father, Demetryst Cornish, is a Walter Payton fan, and therefore named Frey's dogs "Bear" and "Payton." Frey and linebacker Lance Briggs were also from the same area.
"The only person I have an idea about is Lance Briggs just because we’re from the same area. He was a stud back in Sacramento and everybody knows about him. I’ve never met him; I’ve just heard stories about him."
— Frey about Lance Briggs[2]
College career
Frey played in college as a cornerback for the Nevada Wolf Pack.[1] During his time at Nevada, he recorded 141 tackles, seven interceptions, seven tackles-for-loss, one sack and two forced fumbles in 51 games. During his year as a senior, Frey was named first-team all-WAC after tying for first in the FBS with 21 pass breakups and recording a career-high five interceptions.
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Though Frey was projected to be an undrafted free agent,[3] he was picked in the 6th round, 184th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2012 NFL Draft.[4]
"Frey gives the Bears an athletic corner with athleticism and quickness. He is ideally suited to play in a two-deep scheme and will have a chance to make the roster as a sub defender."
— NFL.com analyst Bucky Brooks[5]
On May 9, 2012, the Bears signed Frey to a four-year deal.[6][7]
In the third game of the preseason against the New York Giants, Frey intercepted a David Carr pass in the end zone with 1:06 in the game to give the Bears a 20–17 victory.[8] However, he was waived on August 31.[9] He later was placed on the Bears' practice squad.[10]
The Bears waived Frey on August 26, 2014.[11] On September 1, 2014, he was re-signed to the practice squad.[12][13]
He was again released by the Bears on October 7, 2014, and replaced on the team's roster by practice squad member Al Louis-Jean.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Frey signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 14, 2014.[14] He was released on September 5, 2015.
Pittsburgh Steelers
On October 27, 2015, Frey was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.
Dallas Cowboys
On June 13, 2016, Frey was signed by the Dallas Cowboys.[15] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Cowboys.[16]
References
- ^ a b "Isaiah Frey Profile - University of Nevada Official Athletic Site". Nevadawolfpack.com. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ "California native was born to be a Bear". Chicagobears.com. May 11, 2012. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ "Isaiah Frey - 2012 Draft Tracker - SI.com". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "Isaiah Frey Draft Profile â€". Nfl.com. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
- ^ "Bears agree to terms with Isaiah Frey". Chicagobears.com. May 9, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ Dickerson, Jeff (June 26, 2012). "Isaiah Frey - Chicago Bears Blog - ESPN Chicago". Espn.go.com. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
- ^ Tom Canavan. "Campbell TD pass helps Bears beat Giants 20-17". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
- ^ Mayer, Larry. "Bears reach 53-man roster limit". Chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
- ^ Licensed, The (January 9, 2012). "Bears Announce 2012 Practice Squad". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "#Bears have reached NFL's 75-man roster limit by waiving T/G James Brown and CB Isaiah Frey". Twitter. August 26, 2014. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "Bears Sign Long Snapper Jeremy Cain, Announce 10 Practice Squad Signings". CBS Chicago. September 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (September 1, 2014). "Bears sign 10 to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ Philipse, Sander (October 14, 2014). "Buccaneers sign cornerback Isaiah Frey". Bucsnation.com. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- ^ Alper, Josh (June 13, 2016). "Cowboys add a pair of cornerbacks". Pro Football Focus. Retrieved June 13, 2015.
- ^ Helman, David (September 3, 2016). "Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on February 22, 2018.