T. J. Frier

T. J. Frier (born August 17, 1977) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who for the Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League (AFL), the Memphis Maniax of the XFL, and the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe. He played college football at the University of Memphis. He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life and college T. J. Frier was born on August 17, 1977, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was waived in September 1999 before the start of the season. He re-signed with the Seahawks in February 2000, and was allocated to NFL Europe to play for the Berlin Thunder. Frier played in all ten games for the Thunder during the 2000 NFL Europe season, recording 20 tackles, three sacks, and one pass breakup. He was an offensive lineman/defensive lineman during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules.

Personal life Frier's brother Damon played collegiately for the Wyoming Cowboys.