Lance Frazier facts for kids
Frazier with the Roughriders in 2010
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | May 23, 1981 Delray Beach, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Spanish River (Boca Raton, Florida) |
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| College: | West Virginia | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2004 | ||||||||||
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Elance Antonio Frazier, born on May 23, 1981, is a former professional football player from the United States. He played as a cornerback for teams like the Baltimore Ravens and Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). He also played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and for the Cologne Centurions in NFL Europe. Before turning pro, he played college football at West Virginia University.
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Early Life and High School Football
Lance Frazier grew up in Delray Beach, Florida. He went to Spanish River High School in Boca Raton, Florida. In high school, he was a key player on the football team for three years. He played both wingback (an offensive position) and cornerback (a defensive position). He was also good at track.
In 1997, when he was a sophomore, Lance helped his team, the Sharks, reach the playoffs for the first time ever. He played alongside Jason Geathers, who also went on to play professional football. By his senior year, Lance was part of a strong backfield that included other future pro players. He earned many honors, like All-county and All-area. He finished his high school career with impressive stats: over 1,500 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 26 catches for 700 yards, 100 tackles, and 10 interceptions.
College Football Career
After high school, Lance Frazier received a football scholarship to West Virginia University. He became a very important player for the Mountaineers.
As a freshman, he had 27 tackles and 2 interceptions. In his second year, he became a starter at right cornerback. He made 49 tackles and helped break up 7 passes. By his junior year, he was the main starter at right cornerback, making 49 tackles and breaking up 8 passes. He even won an award for his quiet but important contributions to the team.
In his senior year, Lance was chosen as one of the team captains. He had a great season with 61 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 4 forced fumbles. He also returned punts, averaging a school record 23.5 yards per return, and even scored a touchdown. Overall in college, he had 186 tackles and 7 interceptions. He was also a good student, making the Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll. He earned a degree in Physical Education with a focus on athletic coaching.
Professional Football Journey
Lance Frazier had a long career playing professional football in different leagues.
NFL Experience
Lance started his professional career in the National Football League. Even though he wasn't picked in the 2004 NFL draft, the Baltimore Ravens signed him in April 2004. He later joined their practice squad.
In October 2004, the Dallas Cowboys signed Lance from the Ravens' practice squad. He got a chance to play a lot because of injuries to other players. He started eight of the last nine games for the Cowboys. During this time, he made 38 tackles, had two interceptions, and recovered one fumble. His punt return average was one of the best among rookies in the NFC. He was later released by the Cowboys in August 2005 due to an ankle injury.
Arena and NFL Europe
After his time in the NFL, Lance signed with the Tampa Bay Storm in the Arena Football League (AFL) in October 2005, but he never played a regular season game for them.
In 2006, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks. They sent him to play for the Cologne Centurions in NFL Europe. There, he was a starting cornerback and made 27 tackles and one interception.
Saskatchewan Roughriders (CFL)
Lance Frazier found a long-term home in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He joined the team in October 2006 and played in one game that year.
In 2007, he became a regular starter, playing in 12 games as a defensive halfback. He helped the Roughriders win the Grey Cup championship that year, which is a huge achievement in Canadian football!
He continued to be a key player for the Roughriders. In 2008, he started 17 games and led the team with 5 interceptions. In 2009, he was named a CFL West Division All-star, which means he was one of the best players in his division. He again led the team with 5 interceptions that year.
In 2010, he played in all 18 regular season games and helped his team reach the Grey Cup again. He finished his time with the Roughriders in 2012 after six successful seasons.
Life After Playing Football
After his playing career, Lance Frazier stayed involved in football. He became an athletic director administrative assistant at Kennett High School in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
In 2018, he was named the head football coach for Kennett High School. In his very first season, he led the team to their first-ever playoff appearance. The next year, in 2019–20, he led the team to an amazing 9–1 regular season record and their first two playoff wins in school history. Because of his great coaching, he was named the Pennsylvania Football Coach of the Year by the National Federation of High Schools.
