Will Fries Bio
Will Fries is an American football guard for the Minnesota Vikings as of September 16, 2026. Born April 4, 1998, in Cranford, New Jersey, Fries attended Cranford High School before playing college football at Penn State. He stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and played multiple offensive-line positions during his college career, including tackle and guard.
Penn State recognized Fries as an All-Big Ten second-team selection in 2020. The program credited him with extensive experience across the offensive line and noted that he earned a degree in economics in December 2019. The Indianapolis Colts selected him in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 248th overall pick.
Fries spent the 2021–2024 period with Indianapolis, developing into a starting right guard before a season-ending leg injury in Week 5 of the 2024 season. He agreed to terms with Minnesota on March 12, 2025, and the NFL’s 2026 roster lists him as an active Vikings guard wearing number 76. His college and professional history reflects positional versatility, with experience at both tackle and guard.
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