# Isaiah Frey

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**Isaiah Demetryst Frey**[1] (born April 6, 1990) is an American former professional [football](/source/American_football) player who was a [safety](/source/Safety_(gridiron_football_position)) in the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL). He was selected by the [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears) in the sixth round of the [2012 NFL draft](/source/2012_NFL_draft). He played [college football](/source/College_football) for the [Nevada Wolfpack](/source/Nevada_Wolfpack_football).

He also played for the [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](/source/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers) and spent time on the practice squads for the [Pittsburgh Steelers](/source/Pittsburgh_Steelers) and [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys).

## Early life

Frey was born on April 6, 1990, in [Roseville, California](/source/Roseville,_California). Frey's father, Demetryst Cornish, is a [Walter Payton](/source/Walter_Payton) fan, and therefore named Frey's dogs "Bear" and "Payton." Frey and linebacker [Lance Briggs](/source/Lance_Briggs) were also from the same area.

"The only person I have an idea about is Lance Briggs just because we’re from the same area. He was a stud back in Sacramento and everybody knows about him. I’ve never met him; I’ve just heard stories about him."

— Frey about Lance Briggs[2]

## College career

Frey played at [University of Nevada, Reno](/source/University_of_Nevada,_Reno), as a cornerback for the [Nevada Wolf Pack](/source/Nevada_Wolf_Pack_football).[1] 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](/source/Western_Athletic_Conference) 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,[3] he was drafted in the 6th round, 184th overall by the [Chicago Bears](/source/Chicago_Bears) in the [2012 NFL draft](/source/2012_NFL_draft).[4]

"Frey gives the Bears an athletic corner with athleticism and quickness. He is ideally suited to play in a two-deep scheme and will have a chance to make the roster as a sub defender."

— NFL.com analyst [Bucky Brooks](/source/Bucky_Brooks)[5]

On May 9, 2012, the Bears signed Frey to his four-year rookie contract.[6][7] In the third game of the preseason against the [New York Giants](/source/2012_New_York_Giants_season), Frey intercepted a [David Carr](/source/David_Carr_(American_football)) pass in the end zone with 1:06 in the game to give the Bears a 20–17 victory.[8] However, he was waived by Chicago as a part of final roster cuts on August 31.[9] Frey was subsequently re-signed to the Bears' [practice squad](/source/Practice_squad).[10]

The Bears waived Frey on August 26, 2014.[11] On September 1, he was re-signed to the practice squad.[12][13] He was again released by the Bears on October 7, and replaced on the team's roster by practice squad member [Al Louis-Jean](/source/Al_Louis-Jean).

### Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Frey signed with the [Tampa Bay Buccaneers](/source/Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers) on October 14, 2014.[14] He was released by the Buccaneers on September 5, 2015.

### Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 27, 2015, Frey was signed to the [Pittsburgh Steelers](/source/Pittsburgh_Steelers)' practice squad.[15]

### Dallas Cowboys

On June 13, 2016, Frey was signed by the [Dallas Cowboys](/source/Dallas_Cowboys).[16] On September 3, he was released by the Cowboys.[17]

## NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck Sfty PD Int Yds Avg Lng TD FF FR 2013 CHI 16 6 47 37 10 0.0 0 1 0 0 – – 0 0 0 2014 CHI 3 1 11 5 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 – – 0 2 1 TB 8 0 15 9 6 0.0 0 1 0 0 – – 0 0 0 Career 27 7 73 51 22 0.0 0 2 0 0 – – 0 2 1 Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com[18]

## References

1. ["Isaiah Frey Profile - University of Nevada Official Athletic Site"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160604070820/http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/frey_isaiah00.html). Nevadawolfpack.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/frey_isaiah00.html) on June 4, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2012.

1. ["California native was born to be a Bear"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150923230342/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/California-native-was-born-to-be-a-Bear/B9E4BC6D-E16E-4C08-B6A9-3CE2A864A427). Chicagobears.com. May 11, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/California-native-was-born-to-be-a-Bear/B9E4BC6D-E16E-4C08-B6A9-3CE2A864A427) on September 23, 2015. Retrieved June 30, 2012.

1. ["Isaiah Frey - 2012 Draft Tracker - SI.com"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120504000547/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/players/84688.html). Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Archived from [the original](http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2012/players/84688.html) on May 4, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012.

1. ["2012 NFL Draft Listing"](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm). *Pro-Football-Reference.com*. Retrieved 2023-05-14.

1. ["Isaiah Frey Draft Profile"](http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/isaiah-frey?id=2534861). *Nfl.com*. Retrieved August 3, 2012.

1. ["Bears agree to terms with Isaiah Frey"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120618090419/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=8802). Chicagobears.com. May 9, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=8802) on June 18, 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2012.

1. Dickerson, Jeff (June 26, 2012). ["Isaiah Frey - Chicago Bears Blog - ESPN Chicago"](https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bears/tag/_/name/isaiah-frey). Espn.go.com. Retrieved June 30, 2012.

1. Tom Canavan. ["Campbell TD pass helps Bears beat Giants 20-17"](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20120824/fbn-bears-giants/). Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved August 27, 2012.

1. Mayer, Larry. ["Bears reach 53-man roster limit"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120902213924/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-reach-53-man-roster-limit/d1ca7b2d-acca-46d6-b488-46f71f813615). Chicagobears.com. Archived from [the original](http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-reach-53-man-roster-limit/d1ca7b2d-acca-46d6-b488-46f71f813615) on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.

1. Schweicker, Steven (January 9, 2012). ["Bears Announce 2012 Practice Squad"](http://www.windycitygridiron.com/2012/9/1/3285440/bears-announce-2012-practice-squad). *Windy City Gridiron*. SB Nation. Retrieved 2025-07-26.

1. ["#Bears have reached NFL's 75-man roster limit by waiving T/G James Brown and CB Isaiah Frey."](https://twitter.com/ChicagoBears/status/504340548916756480). Twitter. August 26, 2014. Retrieved November 10, 2014.

1. ["Bears Sign Long Snapper Jeremy Cain, Announce 10 Practice Squad Signings"](http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/09/01/bears-sign-long-snapper-jeremy-cain-announce-10-practice-squad-signings/). CBS Chicago. September 2014. Retrieved September 1, 2014.

1. Mayer, Larry (September 1, 2014). ["Bears sign 10 to practice squad"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161114222459/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-sign-10-to-practice-squad/7e7c35bc-a2c3-4107-99a9-711bde029d36). *ChicagoBears.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-sign-10-to-practice-squad/7e7c35bc-a2c3-4107-99a9-711bde029d36) on November 14, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2014.

1. Philipse, Sander (October 14, 2014). ["Buccaneers sign cornerback Isaiah Frey"](http://www.bucsnation.com/roster-moves/2014/10/14/6978105/buccaneers-sign-cornerback-isaiah-frey). Bucsnation.com. Retrieved October 15, 2014.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (October 27, 2015). ["We have signed CB Isaiah Frey to our practice squad."](https://twitter.com/steelers/status/659104038894612480). No. 659104038894612480. Retrieved May 11, 2024.

1. Alper, Josh (June 13, 2016). ["Cowboys add a pair of cornerbacks"](http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/06/13/cowboys-add-a-pair-of-cornerbacks/). *[Pro Football Focus](/source/Pro_Football_Focus)*. Retrieved June 13, 2015.

1. Helman, David (September 3, 2016). ["Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180222185931/http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/03/three-former-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts-mcfadden-moved-nfi). *DallasCowboys.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/03/three-former-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts-mcfadden-moved-nfi) on February 22, 2018.

1. ["Isaiah Frey Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College"](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/F/FreyIs00.htm). *[Pro-Football-Reference.com](/source/Pro-Football-Reference.com)*. [Sports Reference](/source/Sports_Reference). Retrieved May 11, 2024.

## External links

- [Chicago Bears bio](http://www.chicagobears.com/team/roster/Isaiah-Frey/b908f0ba-d2b8-46d2-b5b7-d2ab8eaedadb) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20130527210614/http://www.chicagobears.com/team/roster/Isaiah-Frey/b908f0ba-d2b8-46d2-b5b7-d2ab8eaedadb) May 27, 2013 at the Wayback Machine

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