2001: A key addition to the Tigers in 2001 ... made his mark as a solid blocking tight end, but also pulled in several key receptions ... recorded 8 receptions for 69 yards and two touchdowns ... made an highlight film catch in the corner of the end zone against Texas for his first career touchdown ... caught a 9-yard TD strike from wide receiver Justin Gage on a reverse-pass just before halftime against Baylor ... played a big role in leading the Tigers to the fifth highest rushing total in the Big 12 Conference ... an excellent blocker who also helped allow the fewest quarterback sacks in the Big 12 Conference.
ORANGE COAST JUNIOR COLLEGE: Orange Coast (Calif) College JUCO All-American tight end who was the team MVP … caught 38 passes for 472 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2000 … pulled in 30 receptions for 491 yards and 5 TDs in 1999 … a California junior college all-state selection and two-time all-Mission Conference pick.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time team MVP at LaQuinta High School where he starred on both sides of the football … was a three-year letter winner in both football and basketball and lettered in baseball his junior and senior years … JUCO coach – Mike Taylor … high school coach – Jeff Veeder.
PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Theresa Fredrickson … undeclared major ... born Oct. 17, 1980.
