Joshua Frazier (born November 6, 1995) is an American professional

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. He most recently played both defensive and offensive line for the

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of the

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(AFL) prior to the team ceasing operations in May 2024. He played

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. He was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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College career

On November 22, 2014, Frazier recorded a

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with his first-career tackle against Western Carolina. He recorded his second-career sack two years later against

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on December 31, 2016. On October 7, 2017, he forced his first-career

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against

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. Frazier played as a top backup in 2017 and recorded 15 tackles, 2.5 for loss, three pass break-ups and a forced fumble.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

The

selected Frazier in the seventh round (246th overall) of the

. On May 10, he signed his rookie contract. He was waived by the Steelers on September 1, 2018.

Detroit Lions

On December 12, 2018, Frazier was signed to the

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of the

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Birmingham Iron

On January 9, 2019, Frazier was signed by the Birmingham Iron of the

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. He was placed on

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on February 19. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

Retirement

Frazier tweeted his retirement from football in May 2019.

Orlando Guardians

Frazier came out of retirement in November 2022 and was drafted by the

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of the XFL as an

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. He was released on January 20, 2022

Massachusetts Pirates

In February 2023, he signed with the Massachusetts Pirates from the

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. He was released on April 20, 2023.

Rapid City Marshals

Frazier signed with the

on October 3, 2023, according to their

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. He made their final roster for the 2024 season as a defensive and offensive lineman, as announced via a team press release on April 26, 2024. However, the team officially ceased operations on May 24, 2024, among continued financial struggles among the

. The league shut down entirely soon afterward. https://406mtsports.com/extra/rapid-city-marshals-arena-football-league/article_90ab43e6-1d6d-11ef-9e50-7bad579d008c.html

References

External links

Alabama Crimson Tide bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Frazier, Joshua 1995 births Living people Players of American football from Arkansas Sportspeople from Springdale, Arkansas American football defensive tackles Alabama Crimson Tide football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Detroit Lions players Birmingham Iron players American football offensive linemen American football defensive linemen Orlando Guardians players Massachusetts Pirates players Arena Football League (2024) players