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Frantz Joseph

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Frantz Joseph
No. 51
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1986-06-12) June 12, 1986 (age 38)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
College:Florida Atlantic
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 life

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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

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Oakland Raiders

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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

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Joseph was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos practice roster on September 28, 2009.

Harford Colonials

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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

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Joseph signed with the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League on September 29, 2011.[2]

References

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