Frantz Joseph

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Frantz Joseph
Personal information
Born: (1986-06-12) June 12, 1986 (age 37)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College: Florida Atlantic
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

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.

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Joseph has also been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos and Hartford Colonials.

Early years

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. [1]

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. [2]

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References

  1. ".08 Florida Atlantic Football Media Guide" (PDF). 2008. p. 61. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  2. http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=10261