Brian Dale Arnfelt (born October 11, 1989) is an American lawyer and former professional football player who played for

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and the

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of the

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(NFL).

Early life and education

Arnfelt attended

Stillwater Area High School Stillwater Area High School (SAHS) is a public school located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota, United States. It serves as the primary high school for the Stillwater Area Public School District (834), the oldest public school district in Minnesota ...

in Stillwater, Minnesota, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and captain of the varsity football and track and field teams. Arnfelt attended

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, where he was a member of the varsity football team and played defensive line for the Northwestern Wildcats. His senior year, Arnfelt was an Academic All-American selection and team captain. In 2012-2013, Arnfelt led the Wildcats to their first bowl victory since 1948 and a 10-3 record, finishing 17th in the AP Poll and 16th in the Coaches Poll.

Football career

Arnfelt impressed scouts at Northwestern's pro day on March 5, 2013. He ran a 4.81 second 40-yard dash and bench pressed 225 lbs for 38 reps. Following the

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on April 27, 2013, Arnfelt signed a free agent contract with the

. After spending time on the Steelers practice squad in 2013, Arnfelt was promoted to the active roster on December 14, 2013.Twitter / BobLabriola: Roster move for @Steelers: DE Arnfelt signed from practice squad for depth. ILB Kion Wilson waived to open a roster spot
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References

1989 births Living people American football defensive ends American football defensive tackles Northwestern Wildcats football players Pittsburgh Steelers players People from Stillwater, Minnesota Players of American football from Minnesota University of Michigan Law School alumni People from Lake Elmo, Minnesota Sportspeople from Washington County, Minnesota {{Defensive-lineman-1980s-stub