Liam Paul Fornadel (born June 17, 1999) is an American football guard for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at James Madison. Fornadel has also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). Raised in Wyckoff, New Jersey, Fornadel played high school football for Don Bosco Preparatory High School.[1]
No. 63 – New England Patriots | |
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Position: | Guard |
Personal information | |
Born: | Wyckoff, New Jersey, U.S. | June 17, 1999
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 312 lb (142 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, New Jersey) |
College: | James Madison (2017–2021) |
Undrafted: | 2022 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
Career highlights and awards | |
College career
editFornadel played college football at James Madison from 2017 to 2021, where he played in 54 games, starting in 41.[1]
Professional career
editWinnipeg Blue Bombers
editAfter going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Fornadel was signed to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League(CFL) practice squad on September 20, 2022.[2] He was released on October 17, 2022.[3]
DC Defenders
editOn November 17, 2022, Fornadel was selected by the DC Defenders of the XFL.[4] In 2023, Fornadel started in all 12 games, making the All-XFL team.[5] In 2024, Fornadel started in all 10 games.[6] His contract with the team was terminated on June 17, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.[7]
New England Patriots
editOn June 18, 2024, Fornadel signed with the New England Patriots.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Liam Fornadel - Football". James Madison University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "Liam Fornadel Signs with CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers". James Madison University Athletics. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "Transactions". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Zucker, Joseph. "XFL Draft 2022 Results: Complete Rosters for Every Team After Day 2". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ Rachuk, Stephan (2023-05-08). "2023 All-XFL Teams Revealed". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "Patriots sign G Liam Fornadel". NBC Sports. 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
- ^ "UFL Player Transactions, June 17, 2024". UFLBoard.com. June 17, 2024. Retrieved June 18, 2024.
- ^ "Patriots Sign Guard Liam Fornadel". Patriots.com. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
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