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{{short description|Professional American football player}}
{{Short description|Danish American football player (born 1996)}}
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'''Hjalte Froholdt''' ({{Respell|YELL|duh|_|FROH|holt}};<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/hjalte-froholdt/|title=Hjalte Froholdt|date=2015-05-08|website=Arkansas Razorbacks|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-27}}</ref> born August 20, 1996) is a [[Denmark|Danish]] professional [[American football]] [[Guard (gridiron football)|guard]] for the [[Cleveland Browns]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the fourth round of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].
'''Hjalte Froholdt''' ({{Respell|YELL|duh|_|FROH|holt}};<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/roster/hjalte-froholdt/|title=Hjalte Froholdt|date=2015-05-08|website=Arkansas Razorbacks|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-27}}</ref> born August 20, 1996) is a [[Denmark|Danish]] professional [[American football]] [[Guard (gridiron football)|guard]] for the [[Arizona Cardinals]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the fourth round of the [[2019 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|Arkansas]].


== Early years ==
== Early years ==
Froholdt began playing football in his native Denmark for the [[Svendborg Admirals]]. After spending his sophomore year as an exchange student at a high school in [[Warren, Ohio]], he returned to Denmark and played for the [[Søllerød Gold Diggers]] during his junior year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nesn.com/2019/04/meet-hjalte-froholdt-patriots-most-interesting-2019-nfl-draft-pick/|title=Meet Hjalte Froholdt, Patriots' Most Interesting 2019 NFL Draft Pick|last=Cox|first=Zack|date=2019-04-27|website=NESN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-29}}</ref> He then attended [[IMG Academy]] in [[Bradenton, Florida]], his senior year before signing to play with the [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|University of Arkansas]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/nfl/2019/04/27/5-things-to-know-about-patriots-draft-pick-hjalte-froholdt |title=5 things to know about Patriots draft pick Hjalte Froholdt |last=Hass |first=Trevor |date=2019-04-27 |work=Boston.com |access-date=2019-04-29 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Froholdt began playing football in his native Denmark for the [[Svendborg Admirals]]. After spending his sophomore year as an exchange student at [[Warren G. Harding High School]] in [[Warren, Ohio]], he returned to Denmark and played for the U-19 youth team of the [[Søllerød Gold Diggers]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nesn.com/2019/04/meet-hjalte-froholdt-patriots-most-interesting-2019-nfl-draft-pick/|title=Meet Hjalte Froholdt, Patriots' Most Interesting 2019 NFL Draft Pick|last=Cox|first=Zack|date=2019-04-27|website=NESN.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-29}}</ref> He then attended [[IMG Academy]] in [[Bradenton, Florida]], his senior year before signing to play with the [[Arkansas Razorbacks football|University of Arkansas]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/nfl/2019/04/27/5-things-to-know-about-patriots-draft-pick-hjalte-froholdt |title=5 things to know about Patriots draft pick Hjalte Froholdt |last=Hass |first=Trevor |date=2019-04-27 |work=Boston.com |access-date=2019-04-29 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== College career ==
== College career ==
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== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==
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| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/hjalte-froholdt/32004652-4f24-2081-4dce-09bac366d016 |title=Hjalte Froholdt Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=May 25, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1002922&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 NFL Draft Scout Hjalte Froholdt College Football Profile |access-date=May 25, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
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===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
Froholdt was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the fourth round (118th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]]. He is only the second native of Denmark to be drafted by an NFL team (the first was kicker [[Morten Andersen]] in 1982).<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL draft 2019: Patriots draft OG Hjalte Froholdt with the 118th pick|url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2019/4/27/18519866/nfl-draft-2019-new-england-patriots-draft-ol-hjalte-froholdt-with-the-118th-pick-arkansas|work=Pats Pulpit|date=April 27, 2019}}</ref>
Froholdt was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the fourth round (118th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-18 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He is only the second native of Denmark to be drafted by an NFL team (the first was kicker [[Morten Andersen]] in 1982).<ref>{{cite web|title=NFL draft 2019: Patriots draft OG Hjalte Froholdt with the 118th pick|url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2019/4/27/18519866/nfl-draft-2019-new-england-patriots-draft-ol-hjalte-froholdt-with-the-118th-pick-arkansas|work=Pats Pulpit|date=April 27, 2019}}</ref>


On August 31, 2019, he was placed on [[injured reserve]] as a result of a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 4 of preseason against the [[2019 New York Giants season|New York Giants]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alper |first1=Josh |title=Patriots put Hjalte Froholdt, Derek Rivers on injured reserve |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/31/patriots-put-hjalte-froholdt-derek-rivers-on-injured-reserve/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com |access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>
On August 31, 2019, he was placed on [[injured reserve]] as a result of a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 4 of preseason against the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alper |first1=Josh |title=Patriots put Hjalte Froholdt, Derek Rivers on injured reserve |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/31/patriots-put-hjalte-froholdt-derek-rivers-on-injured-reserve/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com |date=August 31, 2019 |access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>


On November 21, 2020, Froholdt was waived by the Patriots.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots make a series of roster transactions|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions-x5662|website=Patriots.com|date=November 21, 2020}}</ref>
On November 21, 2020, Froholdt was waived by the Patriots.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots make a series of roster transactions|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions-x5662|website=Patriots.com|date=November 21, 2020}}</ref>
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On November 23, 2020, Froholdt was claimed off waivers by the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (11-23-20)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-23-20|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=November 23, 2020}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on December 17, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12-17-20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-17-20 |website=HoustonTexans.com |date=December 17, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2021}}</ref> and activated on January 13, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Texans' Hjalte Froholdt: Activated from COVID list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/texans-hjalte-froholdt-activated-from-covid-list/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=February 3, 2021}}</ref>
On November 23, 2020, Froholdt was claimed off waivers by the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (11-23-20)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-23-20|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=November 23, 2020}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on December 17, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12-17-20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-17-20 |website=HoustonTexans.com |date=December 17, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2021}}</ref> and activated on January 13, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Texans' Hjalte Froholdt: Activated from COVID list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/texans-hjalte-froholdt-activated-from-covid-list/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=January 13, 2021 |access-date=February 3, 2021}}</ref>


On August 31, 2021, Froholdt was waived by the Texans and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (8-31-2021)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-31-2021|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=August 31, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (9-1-2021)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-9-1-2021|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref>
On August 31, 2021, Froholdt was waived by the Texans and re-signed to the [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (8-31-2021)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-31-2021|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=August 31, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (9-1-2021)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-9-1-2021|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref>


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
On October 5, 2021, Froholdt was signed by the [[Cleveland Browns]] off the Houston Texans' practice squad.<ref>{{cite news |title=Browns sign G Hjalte Froholdt |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-g-hjalte-froholdt |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=October 5, 2021}}</ref>
On October 5, 2021, Froholdt was signed by the [[Cleveland Browns]] off the Houston Texans' practice squad.<ref>{{cite news |title=Browns sign G Hjalte Froholdt |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-g-hjalte-froholdt |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=October 5, 2021}}</ref> He was waived on November 27 and re-signed to the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns activate RB Kareem Hunt and T Jack Conklin, make other roster moves|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-activate-rb-kareem-hunt-and-t-jack-conklin-make-other-roster-moves|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=November 27, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Browns place T Jack Conklin on injured reserve, make other roster moves|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-t-jack-conklin-on-injured-reserve|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=November 30, 2021}}</ref> Froholdt was elevated to the Browns' active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player on December 24, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Browns activate 5 players from reserve/COVID-19 list, make other roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-activate-5-players-from-reserve-covid-19-list-make-other-roster-moves |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=December 24, 2021}}</ref>

The Browns signed Froholdt to a reserve/futures contract on January 10, 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Browns sign 8 to reserve/futures contracts |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-8-to-reserve-futures-contracts |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=January 10, 2022}}</ref>

===Arizona Cardinals===
On March 15, 2023, Froholdt signed a two-year contract with the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/kyzir-white-agrees-to-two-year-deal-with-cardinals-kevin-strong-hjalte-froholdt|title=Kyzir White Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Cardinals|work=AZCardinals.com|date=March 15, 2023|first=Darren |last=Urban}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
On August 23, 2023, Froholdt announced via [[Instagram]] that he and his wife, Ashley, had a baby girl, Lucia Loloma.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Froholdt |first1=Hjalte |title=Baby Lucia Loloma Froholdt has arrived! |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CwThv9GPMPP/?hl=en |access-date=2023-08-26}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 03:51, 11 January 2024

Hjalte Froholdt
No. 72 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-20) August 20, 1996 (age 27)
Svendborg, Denmark
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
College:Arkansas (2015–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / Round: 4 / Pick: 118
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:44
Games started:19
Player stats at PFR

Hjalte Froholdt (YELL-duh FROH-holt;[1] born August 20, 1996) is a Danish professional American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas.

Early years[edit]

Froholdt began playing football in his native Denmark for the Svendborg Admirals. After spending his sophomore year as an exchange student at Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio, he returned to Denmark and played for the U-19 youth team of the Søllerød Gold Diggers. [2] He then attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, his senior year before signing to play with the University of Arkansas.[3]

College career[edit]

Froholdt was recruited to Arkansas by then–head coach Bret Bielema, who in 2019 was the defensive line coach for the New England Patriots.[3]

In 2015, Froholdt played as a defensive lineman for the Razorbacks before switching to the offensive line in 2016. He played 13 games at left guard in 2016 and another 12 in 2017, not allowing a sack in 2017. He played three games at center in 2018 before moving back to left guard.[3]

In 2019, Froholdt worked Super Bowl LIII as a broadcaster for the Danish media.[3]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+5⁄8 in
(1.95 m) 		306 lb
(139 kg) 		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 5.20 s 1.83 s 3.04 s 4.54 s 7.51 s 27.5 in
(0.70 m)		 8 ft 9 in
(2.67 m)		 31 reps
All values from NFL Combine[4][5]

New England Patriots[edit]

Froholdt was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (118th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[6] He is only the second native of Denmark to be drafted by an NFL team (the first was kicker Morten Andersen in 1982).[7]

On August 31, 2019, he was placed on injured reserve as a result of a shoulder injury he sustained in Week 4 of preseason against the New York Giants.[8]

On November 21, 2020, Froholdt was waived by the Patriots.[9]

Houston Texans[edit]

On November 23, 2020, Froholdt was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans.[10] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on December 17, 2020,[11] and activated on January 13, 2021.[12]

On August 31, 2021, Froholdt was waived by the Texans and re-signed to the practice squad.[13][14]

Cleveland Browns[edit]

On October 5, 2021, Froholdt was signed by the Cleveland Browns off the Houston Texans' practice squad.[15] He was waived on November 27 and re-signed to the practice squad.[16][17] Froholdt was elevated to the Browns' active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player on December 24, 2021.[18]

The Browns signed Froholdt to a reserve/futures contract on January 10, 2022.[19]

Arizona Cardinals[edit]

On March 15, 2023, Froholdt signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.[20]

Personal life[edit]

On August 23, 2023, Froholdt announced via Instagram that he and his wife, Ashley, had a baby girl, Lucia Loloma.[21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Hjalte Froholdt". Arkansas Razorbacks. May 8, 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
  2. ^ Cox, Zack (April 27, 2019). "Meet Hjalte Froholdt, Patriots' Most Interesting 2019 NFL Draft Pick". NESN.com. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d Hass, Trevor (April 27, 2019). "5 things to know about Patriots draft pick Hjalte Froholdt". Boston.com. Retrieved April 29, 2019.
  4. ^ "Hjalte Froholdt Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Hjalte Froholdt College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "2019 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "NFL draft 2019: Patriots draft OG Hjalte Froholdt with the 118th pick". Pats Pulpit. April 27, 2019.
  8. ^ Alper, Josh (August 31, 2019). "Patriots put Hjalte Froholdt, Derek Rivers on injured reserve". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
  9. ^ "Patriots make a series of roster transactions". Patriots.com. November 21, 2020.
  10. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-23-20)". HoustonTexans.com. November 23, 2020.
  11. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-17-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  12. ^ "Texans' Hjalte Froholdt: Activated from COVID list". CBSSports.com. January 13, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  13. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (8-31-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2021.
  14. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (9-1-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. September 1, 2021.
  15. ^ "Browns sign G Hjalte Froholdt". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 5, 2021.
  16. ^ "Browns activate RB Kareem Hunt and T Jack Conklin, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 27, 2021.
  17. ^ "Browns place T Jack Conklin on injured reserve, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. November 30, 2021.
  18. ^ "Browns activate 5 players from reserve/COVID-19 list, make other roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 24, 2021.
  19. ^ "Browns sign 8 to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 10, 2022.
  20. ^ Urban, Darren (March 15, 2023). "Kyzir White Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Cardinals". AZCardinals.com.
  21. ^ Froholdt, Hjalte. "Baby Lucia Loloma Froholdt has arrived!". Retrieved August 26, 2023.
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