Derrick Lothair Frazier (born April 29, 1970) is a former

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in the

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(NFL). He was drafted by the

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in the third round of the

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and played for the team from 1993 to 1995. He played for the Indianapolis Colts and

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in 1996. He played college football at

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Professional career

Frazier was selected by the

in the third round (75th overall) of the

with a pick obtained from the

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in a trade. On July 14, 1993, Frazier signed two one-year contracts with the team with an option year. While competing for the starting left cornerback job in the preseason, he injured his right knee during an

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loss to the

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on July 31. He was placed on injured reserve on August 24. Frazier played in twelve games in

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with a fumble recovery and three tackles. After

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left the team following the season, Frazier was expected to start at right cornerback in

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. Frazier had 26 tackles and one interception in 1995. Following the 1995 season, Frazier signed with the Indianapolis Colts after his contract expired with the Eagles. He broke his right arm early in the 1996 season, but managed to start in four games for the Colts and record 13 tackles. He was waived in the first week of December and was signed by the

After football

Frazier and former Texas A&M roommate Quentin Coryatt created a men's lifestyle magazine, ''Controversy'', in 2002. Frazier was married to Candice Manning. He shares one daughter with her, fellow Aggie, Tia Frazier. He is currently married to Leslee Frazier and shares 4 sons with her. Frazier coaches high school football in Gilbert, Arizona.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Frazier, Derrick 1970 births Living people Sportspeople from Sugar Land, Texas Players of American football from Fort Bend County, Texas American football cornerbacks Texas A&M Aggies football players Philadelphia Eagles players Indianapolis Colts players Dallas Cowboys players