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My Take
Sixteen NFL seasons as a pass rusher is a brutal testament to durability, and Dwight Freeney earned every snap of it. The Hartford native turned a signature spin move into one of the most recognizable weapons of his era, terrorizing offensive lines mostly in Indianapolis. What I find most appealing, though, is the second act: returning to Syracuse, his alma mater, as a director of player development. Plenty of stars vanish after retirement; far fewer turn around to hand the next generation the map they used themselves. That kind of full-circle stewardship is exactly what makes an athlete worth remembering beyond highlights.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dwight Freeney
- Name (Japanese)
- ドワイト・フリーニー
- Reading
- どわいと・ふりーにー
- Born
- February 19, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Monkey
- Origin
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 185 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Bloomfield High School
- University
- Syracuse University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dwight Freeney born?
Born February 19, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Dwight Freeney from?
Dwight Freeney is from Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
What does Dwight Freeney do?
Dwight Freeney works as American football player.
How tall is Dwight Freeney?
Dwight Freeney is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.