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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1986-06-12) June 12, 1986 (age 38) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Florida Atlantic |
| Undrafted: | 2009 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Frantz Joseph (born June 12, 1986) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Florida Atlantic.
Joseph has also been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos and Hartford Colonials.
Early life
Joseph is of Haitian descent. His mother came to the United States from Haiti as a teenager and raised five children. She became his inspiration to pursue a career in football.
Professional career
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders, signed Joseph as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 NFL draft. He was waived by the Raiders on July 14, 2009.
Edmonton Eskimos
Joseph was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos practice roster on September 28, 2009.
Harford Colonials
Joseph signed with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League in August 2010.
Joseph was the subject of a book released in 2010 by Bobby Deren entitled Draft Season: Four Months on the Clock.
Spokane Shock
Joseph signed with the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League on September 29, 2011.
References
- ".08 Florida Atlantic Football Media Guide" (PDF). 2008. p. 61. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 17, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2016.
- http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=10261
- Florida Atlantic Owls bio Archived 2009-01-04 at the Wayback Machine
External links
Categories:- 1986 births
- Living people
- American football linebackers
- American sportspeople of Haitian descent
- Boston College Eagles football players
- Canadian football linebackers
- Edmonton Elks players
- Florida Atlantic Owls football players
- Oakland Raiders players
- Players of American football from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Players of Canadian football from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Hartford Colonials players
- Fort Lauderdale High School alumni
- Spokane Shock players
- Tri-Cities Fever players