Thomas Michael Frederick (born August 6, 1972) is a former

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. He played college football at

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. He was drafted in the 3rd round (94th overall) of the 1995 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns.

Professional career

Fredrick was selected in the 3rd round (94th overall) of the 1995 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns. As a rookie, he appeared in 16 games recording 1.5 sacks. In 1996, following the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy and the forming of the

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, Frederick became a starter for the Ravens at left defensive end where he started 11 games. He remained with the Ravens until 1998 as a back-up. On February 16, 1999 he signed with the New York Jets as an unrestricted free agent. On August 30, 1999 he was released by the Jets. Less than a week later on September 5 he was signed by the Tennessee Titans. While with the Titans, he appeared in 13 games and recorded a half sack. The following offseason, on July 23, 2000 he was signed by the

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. On August 27, 2000 he was released by the Eagles.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Frederick, Mike 1972 births Living people American football defensive ends Baltimore Ravens players Cleveland Browns players New York Jets players People from Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Eagles players Players of American football from Pennsylvania Sportspeople from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Tennessee Titans players Virginia Cavaliers football players