Hjalte Froholdt is a Danish professional American football center for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League.
15 Facts About Hjalte Froholdt
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Hjalte Froholdt was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft.
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Hjalte Froholdt then attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, his senior year before signing to play with the University of Arkansas.
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In 2015, Hjalte Froholdt played as a defensive lineman for the Razorbacks before switching to the offensive line in 2016.
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Hjalte Froholdt played 13 games at left guard in 2016 and another 12 in 2017, not allowing a sack in 2017.
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Hjalte Froholdt played three games at center in 2018 before moving back to left guard.
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In 2019, Hjalte Froholdt worked Super Bowl LIII as a broadcaster for the Danish media.
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Hjalte Froholdt was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft.
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Hjalte Froholdt is only the second native of Denmark to be drafted by an NFL team.
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On November 21,2020, Hjalte Froholdt was waived by the Patriots.
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On November 23,2020, Hjalte Froholdt was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.
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On October 5,2021, Hjalte Froholdt was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the Houston Texans' practice squad.
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Hjalte Froholdt was elevated to the Browns' active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player on December 24,2021.
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On March 15,2023, Hjalte Froholdt signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
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Hjalte Froholdt was named the Week 1 starting center, and started every game in 2023.