Sean Fresch
 Fresch with the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2026 | |||||||
| No. 37 – Denver Broncos | |||||||
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| Positions | Cornerback, kickoff returner | ||||||
Roster status | Practice squad | ||||||
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| Born | November 10, 2001 Austin, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||
Listed weight | 181 lb (82 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Lyndon B. Johnson (Austin, Texas) | ||||||
| College | Rice (2020–2024) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2025: undrafted | ||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 5, 2026 | |||||||
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Sean Quincy Fresch Jr. (born November 10, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback and kickoff returner for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rice Owls. Fresch has also played for the San Antonio Brahmas and St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).
Early life
Fresch was born on November 10, 2001, to Sean and Paulette Fresch. In high school, he played football as a running back, cornerback, and return specialist in addition to competing in baseball and track. In his senior year, he was a unanimous all-district selection as a returner as well as a first-team selection as a running back, with 496 rushing yards, 343 receiving yards, 418 punt return yards, and 80 kick return yards as well as 12 total touchdowns. On defense, he logged 27 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, and two forced fumbles.
College career
Fresch played college football at Rice from 2020 to 2024. He appeared in 47 games and recorded 152 tackles, 30 pass deflections, 3 interceptions, and returned both kicks and punts for a combined 847 yards. He earned First-team All-AAC honors in 2024.
Professional career
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| 5 ft 7+5⁄8 in (1.72 m) | 181 lb (82 kg) | |||||||||||
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After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Fresch tried out at the Kansas City Chiefs' rookie minicamp, but was not signed.
San Antonio Brahmas
After going undrafted in the 2025 NFL draft, Fresch signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).
St. Louis Battlehawks
After the Brahmas folded, Fresch was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL) in the 2026 UFL draft on January 15, 2026. In 2026, Fresch led the league in punt return yards, and earned All-UFL honors.
Denver Broncos
After the 2026 UFL season, Fresch signed with the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) on June 15, 2026. He was released by the Broncos as a part of final roster cuts on August 30, but was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. Fresch played in his first career NFL game after he was elevated to the active roster for a Week 5 against the Los Angeles Chargers. He was subsequently elevated for the next two games as well.
Personal life
Fresch has been friends with Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron since childhood, with them growing up in Austin together.
References
- ↑ "Sean Fresch Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 8, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Sean Fresch - Football". Rice University Athletics. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "American Announces 2024 Football Award Winners". theamerican.org. May 27, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Sean Fresch College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- ↑ Goldman, Charles (April 26, 2025). "Tracking the Chiefs' undrafted free agent signings, rookie minicamp invites after the 2025 NFL Draft". A to Z Sports. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
- ↑ Larsen, James (May 14, 2025). "Brahmas Sign CB Sean Fresch, Cut BoPete Keyes". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Battlehawks 2026 roster taking shape". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ "UFL Announces 2026 All-UFL Team". www.theufl.com. June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Williams, Charean (June 15, 2026). "Broncos agree to terms with CB/PR/KR Sean Fresch". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Tomasson, Chris (June 15, 2026). "Broncos to sign WR Hakeem Butler, CB Sean Fresch from UFL in advance of minicamp". Denver Gazette. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2026). "Broncos make series of roster moves to reach 53-player roster limit". Denver Broncos. Retrieved August 30, 2026.
- ↑ Weir, Susanna (October 10, 2026). "Broncos elevate DBs Brent Austin, Sean Fresch Jr. for Week 5 game vs. Chargers". Denver Broncos. Retrieved October 11, 2026.
- ↑ DiLalla, Aric (October 25, 2026). "Broncos activate RB Jonah Coleman and OLB Jonathon Cooper, place RB Tyler Badie and OLB Jonah Elliss on IR". Denver Broncos. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
- ↑ Tomasson, Chris (June 19, 2026). "Reunited with childhood chum Jahdae Barron, Sean Fresch thrilled to join Broncos". Denver Gazette. Retrieved June 20, 2026.