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Dwight Freeney is credited as an American football player. Dwight Freeney was born on February 19, 1980 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. That works out to 46 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Bloomfield High School and Syracuse University. The listed height is 185 cm.
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
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- High school
- Bloomfield High School
- University
- Syracuse University
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
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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