Name Brian Arnfelt Date joined December 14, 2013 Games started: 0 | Games played: 2 Weight 135 kg Undrafted: 2013 Height 1.93 m | |
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Date of birth: (1989-10-11) October 11, 1989 (age 26) Number 69 (Pittsburgh Steelers / Defensive end) | ||
Northwestern Press Conference 10/08/12
Brian Dale Arnfelt (born October 11, 1989) is a former defensive end who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL).
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Early years
Arnfelt attended Stillwater Area High School in Stillwater, Minnesota, where he was a captain of the varsity football and track and field teams. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.
College career
Arnfelt played defensive line for the Northwestern Wildcats. He was a team captain for his senior year, and was also an Academic All-American selection. As a senior, Arnfelt lead 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.
Professional career
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.
Following the 2013 NFL Draft on April 27, 2013, Arnfelt signed a free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After spending time on the Steelers practice squad in 2013, Arnfelt was promoted to the active roster on December 14, 2013.