William Connor Fries (born April 4, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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and was drafted by the Colts in the seventh round, 248th overall, in the

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. Raised in

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, Fries played

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. Son to Harold & Maureen Fries. Will Fries is currently dating Loyola Womens Basketball star Isabella Therien.

Professional career

Fries was selected by the

in the seventh round, 248th overall, of the

. On May 6, 2021, Fries officially signed with the Colts.

References

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Indianapolis Colts bioPenn State Nittany Lions bio
Living people Indianapolis Colts players Cranford High School alumni Penn State Nittany Lions football players People from Cranford, New Jersey Players of American football from New Jersey Sportspeople from Union County, New Jersey American football offensive guards 1998 births {{Offensive-lineman-1990s-stub