Fred Wakefield - Career Overview

Date of Birth: September 17, 1978

Positions: Guard (G)

Career History

• Arizona Cardinals (ARI) - 2001
• Arizona Cardinals (ARZ) - 2002 to 2005
• Oakland Raiders (OAK) - 2006 to 2008

Career Highlights & Accomplishments

• Signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals in 2001.
• Played primarily as a guard, contributing to the offensive line during his tenure.
• Was part of the Arizona Cardinals roster during a period of rebuilding that led to their Super Bowl appearance in the 2008 season, although he did not play in the Super Bowl.
• Spent the final years of his career with the Oakland Raiders, providing veteran experience to a young offensive line.
• Known for his versatility on the offensive line, able to fill in at multiple positions as needed.

Post-NFL

Information about Wakefield's activities after retiring from football is limited, but he has maintained a connection to the sport and its community.

Fred Wakefield may not be as well-known as some of his contemporaries, but his contributions to the teams he played for, particularly in solidifying their offensive lines, were valued during his career.