Brian Arnfelt

Brian Arnfelt

No. 69     Pittsburgh Steelers
Defensive end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-10-11) October 11, 1989
Place of birth: Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Weight: 298 lb (135 kg)
Career information
High school: Stillwater Area High School
College: Northwestern
Undrafted in 2013
Debuted in 2013 for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (2013–present)
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics
Stats at NFL.com

Brian Dale Arnfelt (born October 11, 1989) is a defensive end who is currently a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.

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.^[1]

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.^[1]

Professional career

Pro Day

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]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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]

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