Fred Obi facts for kids
| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | September 7, 1990 Inglewood, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Morningside (CA) | ||||||||||
| College: | San Diego | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||||
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Fredrick "Fred" Obi was born on September 7, 1990. He is a former American football player who played as a cornerback. A cornerback is a defensive player who tries to stop the other team from catching passes. Fred Obi played in the Arena Football League (AFL) for several teams.
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Fred Obi's Football Journey
Fred Obi started his professional football career in 2015. He was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats on March 16, 2015.
Rookie Season Success
In his first year with the SaberCats, Fred Obi played very well. He had four interceptions and 43 tackles in just seven games. An interception happens when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. Tackles are when a player brings down an opponent.
Winning the ArenaBowl
Fred Obi played in all three of the SaberCats' playoff games in 2015. His team won ArenaBowl XXVIII, which is the championship game of the Arena Football League. They beat the Jacksonville Sharks to become champions.
Moving to New Teams
After his time with the SaberCats, Fred Obi played for other teams in the AFL.
- On January 15, 2016, he joined the Los Angeles KISS.
- On March 20, 2017, he was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators.
- In 2017, he was recognized for his great play and earned Second Team All-Arena honors. This means he was one of the best players in the league at his position.
- On March 20, 2018, Obi moved to the Baltimore Brigade.
- Later in 2018, on June 8, he joined the Washington Valor. He was assigned to the Valor again on March 22, 2019.
Fred Obi is a two-time ArenaBowl champion. He won his second championship, ArenaBowl XXXI, with the Washington Valor.
External links
- San Jose SaberCats bio
- University of San Diego Toreros bio
