Liam Fornadel

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Liam Fornadel
No. 63 – New England Patriots
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1999-06-17) June 17, 1999 (age 25)
Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:312 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Don Bosco Prep
(Ramsey, New Jersey)
College: James Madison (2017–2021)
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

Liam Paul Fornadel (born June 17, 1999) is an American football guard for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at James Madison. Fornadel has also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).

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Raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey, Fornadel played high school football for Don Bosco Preparatory High School. [1]

College career

Fornadel played college football at James Madison from 2017 to 2021, where he played in 54 games, starting in 41. [1]

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Fornadel was signed to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League(CFL) practice squad on September 20, 2022. [2] He was released on October 17, 2022. [3]

DC Defenders

On November 17, 2022, Fornadel was selected by the DC Defenders of the XFL. [4] In 2023, Fornadel started in all 12 games, making the All-XFL team. [5] In 2024, Fornadel started in all 10 games. [6] His contract with the team was terminated on June 17, 2024, to sign with an NFL team. [7]

New England Patriots

On June 18, 2024, Fornadel signed with the New England Patriots. [8]

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References

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  2. "Liam Fornadel Signs with CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers". James Madison University Athletics. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  3. "Transactions". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  4. Zucker, Joseph. "XFL Draft 2022 Results: Complete Rosters for Every Team After Day 2". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  5. Rachuk, Stephan (2023-05-08). "2023 All-XFL Teams Revealed". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  6. "Patriots sign G Liam Fornadel". NBC Sports. 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
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  8. "Patriots Sign Guard Liam Fornadel". www.patriots.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.