William Frizzell

American football player (born 1962)

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American football player

William FrizzellNo. 26, 33

Position:| Defensive back
Personal information
Born:|  (1962-09-08) September 8, 1962 (age 62)
Greenville, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:| 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:| 203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:| J.H. Rose
(Greenville, North Carolina)
College:| North Carolina Central
NFL draft:| 1984: 10th round, 259th pick
Career history

* Detroit Lions (1984–1985)
* Philadelphia Eagles (1986–1990)
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1991)
* Philadelphia Eagles (1992–1993)

Career NFL statistics
| Interceptions:| 11

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Fumble recoveries:| 4
Sacks:| 4.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Jasper Frizzell (born September 8, 1962) is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1984 to 1993.[1] He played college football at North Carolina Central University and was selected in the tenth round of the 1984 NFL draft.[2]

## References

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1. ^ Woods, Mark (August 3, 1991). "Former Eagle reserve bids for starting role with Bucs". Courier-Post. pp. 2C. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
2. ^ "William Frizzell". Pro Football Reference.

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Detroit Lions 1984 NFL draft selections

* David Lewis
* Pete Mandley
* Eric Williams
* Ernest Anderson
* Steve Baack
* Dave D'Addio
* John Witkowski
* Jimmie Carter
* Renwick Atkins
* David Jones
* Rich Hollins
* William Frizzell
* James Thaxton
* Mike Saxon
* Glenn Streno

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