Brian Dale Arnfelt (born October 11, 1989) is an American lawyer and former professional football player who played for Northwestern University and the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).

Brian Arnfelt
No. 69, 91
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1989-10-11) October 11, 1989 (age 34)
Lake Elmo, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:298 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school:Stillwater Area High School
College:Northwestern
Undrafted:2013
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Games started:0
Player stats at PFR

Early life and education

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Arnfelt attended Stillwater Area High School in Stillwater, Minnesota, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and captain of the varsity football and track and field teams.[1]

Arnfelt attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where he was a member of the varsity football team and played defensive line for the Northwestern Wildcats. His senior year, Arnfelt was an Academic All-American selection and team captain. In 2012-2013, Arnfelt led the Wildcats to their first bowl victory since 1948 and a 10-3 record, finishing 17th in the AP Poll and 16th in the Coaches Poll.[1]

Football career

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Arnfelt impressed scouts at Northwestern's pro day on March 5, 2013. He ran a 4.81 second 40-yard dash and bench pressed 225 lbs for 38 reps.[2]

Following the 2013 NFL Draft on April 27, 2013, Arnfelt signed a free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[3] After spending time on the Steelers practice squad in 2013, Arnfelt was promoted to the active roster on December 14, 2013.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b Brian Arnfelt (April 28, 2013). "Brian Arnfelt Bio - NUSPORTS.COM - The Northwestern Official Athletic Site". Nusports.Com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  2. ^ "Scout.com: Unknown Rookie Holding 2nd Team". Pit.scout.com. July 31, 2013. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  3. ^ "Pittsburgh Steelers: Brian Arnfelt". Steelers.com. September 24, 2013. Archived from the original on November 7, 2013. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  4. ^ Twitter / BobLabriola: Roster move for @Steelers: DE Arnfelt signed from practice squad for depth. ILB Kion Wilson waived to open a roster spot