Isaiah Frey
Isaiah Demetryst Frey is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football for the Nevada Wolfpack.
He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and spent time on the practice squads for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys.
Early life
Frey was born on April 6, 1990, in Roseville, California. Frey's father, Demetryst Cornish, is a Walter Payton fan, and therefore named Frey's dogs "Bear" and "Payton." Frey and linebacker Lance Briggs were also from the same area.College career
Frey played at University of Nevada, Reno, as a cornerback for the Nevada [Wolf Pack football|Nevada Wolf Pack]. During his time with Nevada, he recorded 141 tackles, seven interceptions, seven tackles-for-loss, one sack and two forced fumbles in 51 games. During his year as a senior, Frey was named first-team all-WAC after tying for first in the FBS with 21 pass breakups and recording a career-high five interceptions.Professional career
Chicago Bears
Though Frey was projected to be an undrafted free agent, he was picked in the 6th round, 184th overall by the Chicago Bears in the 2012 NFL draft.On May 9, 2012, the Bears signed Frey to a four-year deal.
In the third game of the preseason against the New York Giants, Frey intercepted a David Carr pass in the end zone with 1:06 in the game to give the Bears a 20–17 victory. However, he was waived on August 31. He later was placed on the Bears' practice squad.
The Bears waived Frey on August 26, 2014. On September 1, 2014, he was re-signed to the practice squad. He was again released by the Bears on October 7, 2014, and replaced on the team's roster by practice squad member Al Louis-Jean.