EXPRESS ADD POWER TO OFFENSE WITH OL-FERNANDO FRYE

The Erie Express are pleased to announce the addition of OL-Fernando Frye (East Carolina University) for the 2026 season. Fernando begins his first season with the Express and is a projected starter on the offensive line.

Frye is a graduate of McDowell High School where he was a standout player for the Trojans.

Frye started his college career with Mercyhurst University spending two years with the program before transferring to East Carolina as a walk on. Frye worked his way into the starting lineup in 2018 season. Frye would spend the next three seasons starting for the Pirates at center and guard. Fernando helped ECU’s offense reach over 500 yards on 4 separate occasions.

On November 16, 2022, during the 2023 XFL draft, Frye was selected as the 84th pick of the 11th round by the Vegas Vipers. He signed with the team on April 11, 2023. The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

Frye was later signed by the Tucson Sugar Skulls of the IFL (Indoor Football League)

Fernando attended our open tryout and impressed the coaches with his quickness, size and football IQ.

"We are excited to have Fernando on board with us.  A local guy who has performed at the highest levels and done quite well. We are certain he will be a great addition to our team and help lift the play of those around him. He has a great team first attitude and we are expecting great things from him in 2026"-Director of Operations Paul Pennington.

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Welcome aboard the PAINTRAIN Fernando! GO EXPRESS!