Fred Rothwell


Donald Fred Rothwell is an American former professional football player who was a center for one season with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League in 1974. He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats and was selected by the Lions in the 13th round of the 1974 [NFL draft].

Professional career

Rothwell was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 1974 NFL draft. Rothwell played 14 games for the Lions in the 1974 [Detroit Lions season|1974 season]. He was released by Detroit before the start of the next season.
Rothwell was also selected by the World Football League's Jacksonville Sharks in the 1974 WFL Draft, but he never signed with the team.

Post-playing career

Since his retirement, Rothwell has worked as a financial representative for Northwestern Mutual in Topeka, Kansas.