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Thomas Michael Frederick (born August 6, 1972) is an American former professional
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in the
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(NFL). He played
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for the
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. He was selected in the 3rd round (94th overall) of the
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by the
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.


Professional career

Fredrick was selected in the third round (94th overall) of the 1995 NFL draft by the
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. As a rookie, he appeared in 16 games recording 1.5 sacks. In 1996, following the
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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
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as an
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. On August 30, 1999 he was released by the Jets. Less than a week later on September 5 he was signed by the
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. 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 Sportspeople from Abington Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Eagles players Players of American football from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Tennessee Titans players Virginia Cavaliers football players