West Virginia University center Zach Frazier, a native of Fairmont, WV, and a graduate of Fairmont Senior High, was selected in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, making him the 199th Mountaineer player taken in the NFL Draft and the fourth under coach Neal Brown.

By the Numbers
  • Frazier was the 51st overall choice in the NFL Draft.
  • He started 46 career games, including 37 straight, before suffering a broken leg during the winning drive against Baylor in the final game of the season.
  • West Virginia ranked third in the country in rushing, averaging 228.9 yards per game, with Frazier paving the way.
  • He was named WVU's Offensive Lineman of the Week 16 times during his four-year career.
State of Play
  • Zach Frazier has a strong football and academic background, being a two-time All-American, three-time All-Big 12, and three-time team captain for the Mountaineers. Off the field, he was a three-time Academic All-Big 12 Conference, a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete, a first team Academic All-American, and a Jason Witten Man of the Year semifinalist.
  • His college pedigree indicates he could have a long and prosperous NFL career, with his exceptional performance on and off the field.
Bottom Line

Zach Frazier's selection in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers not only marks a significant achievement for him but also underscores his potential for a successful career in the NFL, given his outstanding college performance and character.