Professional Experience:
Ben Fricke spent the spring of 1999 playing in NFL Europe hoping to catch the eye of a NFL team, and it worked. He signed with Dallas during training camp after injuries depleted the Cowboys depth at guard and center. Fricke stepped in and showed coaches the ability to control blocks at the line of scrimmage and the versatility to play guard and center. This sort of flexibility allowed him to contribute along the Cowboys offensive line in 1999 and should aid in his battle for playing time in 2000. Drafted in the 7th round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Played for the Dallas Cowboys in 1999 and 2000. Fricke played 3 games in 1999 and 8 games in 2000, starting 5.

College Highlights:
Ben Fricke named top center in nation in 1997 by The Sporting News and part of the 1997 pre-season All-America team.