Frantz Joseph
 |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | June 12, 1986 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.
Joseph has also been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos and Hartford Colonials.
Early years[edit]
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[edit]
Oakland Raiders[edit]
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[edit]
Joseph was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos practice roster on September 28, 2009.
Harford Colonials[edit]
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[edit]
Joseph signed with the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League on September 29, 2011.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ ".08 Florida Atlantic Football Media Guide" (PDF). 2008. p. 61. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ^ http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=pressrel&article=10261
- Florida Atlantic Owls bio Archived 2009-01-04 at the Wayback Machine
- [1]
External links[edit]
- 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