Elliott Fry

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Elliott Fry

| image =

| caption =

| current_team =

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| position = Placekicker

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|12|12|mf=y}}

| birth_place = Frisco, Texas, U.S.

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 0

| weight_lb = 170

| high_school = Prince of Peace Christian (Carrollton, Texas)

| college = South Carolina (2013-2016)

| undraftedyear = 2017

| pastteams =

Orlando Apollos ({{AAF Year|2019}})
Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2021}})
Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
Cincinnati Bengals ({{NFL Year|2021}})
Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2023}})*

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| highlights =

Second-team All-SEC (2014)

| statleague = NFL

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| statlabel1 = Field goals

| statvalue1 = 5

| statlabel2 = Field goal attempts

| statvalue2 = 6

| statlabel3 = Field goal %

| statvalue3 = 83.3

| statlabel4 = Longest field goal

| statvalue4 = 44

| pfr = FryxEl01

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Elliott Goering Fry (born December 12, 1994) is an American professional football placekicker who is a free agent. He played college football at South Carolina. He has been a member of the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), and the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, Arizona Cardinals, and Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life

Fry attended Prince of Peace Christian School in Carrollton, Texas. While Elliott Fry was playing hockey at the age of seven, he lost consciousness on the ice due to extremely high blood glucose levels. Fry was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.{{Cite web|title=Fry continues fight against Type I diabetes|url=https://247sports.com/college/south-carolina/Article/carolina-panthers-south-carolina-gamecocks-elliott-type-I-diabetes-142897678/|access-date=2022-01-31|website=TheBigSpur|language=en-US}} Fry was an avid soccer and football player in high school. He was the kicker and punter, but also played a little bit of offense due to his speed.

College career

Fry attended the University of South Carolina where became the all-time leading scorer for the Gamecocks.

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

| height ft = 5

| height in = 11 7/8

| weight = 172

| arm span = 29 1/2

| hand span = 8 1/4

| wonderlic =

| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=129407&DraftYear=2017 |title=Elliott Fry, South Carolina, K, 2017 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=November 29, 2021}}

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=Orlando Apollos=

Fry went 14–14 in his 8 weeks with the Orlando Apollos before the Alliance of American Football suspended operations.{{Cite web|url=https://noextrapoints.com/players/elliott-fry/|title=Elliott Fry|last=Swanson|first=Matt|website=NoExtraPoints|language=en|access-date=2019-09-20}}{{Cite web|url=https://bearswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/12/chicago-bears-kicker-aaf-elliott-fry-south-carolina/|title=Bears sign former AAF kicker Elliott Fry to 3-year deal|date=2019-04-12|website=Bears Wire|language=en|access-date=2019-09-20}}

=Chicago Bears=

Fry was signed by the Chicago Bears on April 12, 2019 to a three-year deal shortly after the departure of Cody Parkey as part of the Bears' preseason kicking competition. During the preseason, he competed with Eddy Piñeiro, but was waived by the Bears shortly after their Week 2 loss to the New York Giants.{{Cite web|url=http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly-detail/baltimore-ravens-sign-elliott-fry-to-contract-558214441.html|title=After Release By Bears, Fry Signs Deal With Ravens|website=NBC Chicago|date=25 August 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-09-20}} He made three of four field goals for the Bears.{{cite web|last=Alper|first=Josh|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/18/bears-waive-k-elliott-fry/|title=Bears waive K Elliott Fry|publisher=Profootballtalk.com|date=August 18, 2019|access-date=August 18, 2019}}

=Baltimore Ravens=

Shortly after being waived by the Bears, signed a contract with the Baltimore Ravens. He was cut by the Ravens after their final preseason game against the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/08/30/ravens-cut-elliott-fry/|title=Ravens cut Elliott Fry|last=Alper|first=Josh|date=2019-08-30|website=ProFootballTalk|language=en|access-date=2019-09-20}}

In October 2019, Fry was selected by the St. Louis BattleHawks in the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft,{{cite web|last=Talbot|first=Damond|url=https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2019/10/xfl-draft-8/|title=XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected|publisher=NFL Draft Diamonds|date=October 16, 2019|access-date=October 23, 2019}} but did not sign with the team.

=Carolina Panthers=

Fry signed a reserve/futures contract with the Carolina Panthers on December 30, 2019.{{cite news |author=Bryan, Will |title=Panthers sign nine players to reserve future contracts for 2020 |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/carolina-panthers-reserve-future-contracts-2020 |website=Panthers.com |date=December 30, 2019 |access-date=December 30, 2019}} He was waived on April 30, 2020.{{cite news |author=Bryan, Will |title=Panthers sign defensive end DaVonte Lambert, cornerback Derrek Thomas |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/davonte-lambert-derrek-thomas-free-agent-signings |website=Panthers.com |date=April 30, 2020 |access-date=May 1, 2020}}

=Tampa Bay Buccaneers=

On May 1, 2020, Fry was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-claim-kicker-elliott-fry-roster-move|title=Bucs Claim Kicker Elliott Fry|last=Smith|first=Scott|website=buccaneers.com|date=May 1, 2020|access-date=May 2, 2020|archive-date=May 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200502015721/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-claim-kicker-elliott-fry-roster-move|url-status=dead}} He was waived on September 1.{{cite web|title=Bucs Sign K Ryan Succop|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-sign-k-ryan-succop-training-camp-roster-moves|author=Smith, Scott|website=Buccaneers.com|date=September 1, 2020|access-date=September 2, 2020|archive-date=January 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118175807/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-sign-k-ryan-succop-training-camp-roster-moves|url-status=dead}}

=Atlanta Falcons=

On October 1, 2020, Fry was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.{{cite web|title=Falcons sign kicker Elliott Fry to practice squad|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/report-falcons-adding-kicker-elliott-fry-to-practice-squad|author=McFadden, Will|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=October 1, 2020}} He was elevated to the active roster on October 5 for the team's week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers.{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons add kicker Elliott Fry to active roster |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-add-kicker-elliott-fry-to-active-roster |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=October 25, 2020}} He made his NFL debut in the game, converting one field goal and going one-for-two on extra point attempts.{{cite news |title=Falcons' Elliott Fry: Misses kick in debut |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/falcons-elliott-fry-misses-kick-in-debut/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=October 6, 2020 |access-date=October 25, 2020}} He reverted to the practice squad the next day.{{cite news |title=Elliott Fry: Reverts to practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/elliott-fry-reverts-to-practice-squad/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=October 6, 2020 |access-date=October 25, 2020}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.{{cite web|title=Falcons sign 11 players to reserve/future contracts|url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-11-players-to-reserve-future-contracts|author=McFadden, Will|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=January 4, 2021}} On May 12, Fry was waived by the Falcons.{{cite news |author=Deighton, John |title=Falcons release K Elliott Fry |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-release-k-elliott-fry |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=May 11, 2021 |access-date=May 12, 2021}}{{cite web |title=2021 NFL Transactions: Waivers – May |url=https://www.nfl.com/transactions/league/waivers/2021/5 |website=NFL.com |access-date=May 12, 2021}}

On September 10, 2021, Fry was signed to the Falcons' practice squad.{{cite web |last= Deighton, John| title= Falcons sign K Elliott Fry to practice squad |url= https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-k-elliott-fry-to-practice-squad |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |access-date=September 10, 2021}} He was released from their practice squad on September 20. On October 5, Fry once again was signed to the Falcons' practice squad.{{cite news |title=Falcons place CB Oliver, punter Nizialek on injured reserve |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-sports-business-atlanta-falcons-cameron-nizialek-cf95dbeb7b2d4a98eaf2667aa443aa74 |website=apnews.com |date=October 4, 2021|access-date=October 5, 2021}} He was released on November 17.

=Kansas City Chiefs=

Fry was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on December 14, 2021.{{cite web |title=Chiefs to sign K Elliott Fry to practice squad |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/12/14/kansas-city-chiefs-signing-kicker-elliott-fry-practice-squad/ |website=USAToday.com|date=December 14, 2021}} He was signed to the active roster on December 20.{{cite web |title=Pro Bowl TE Travis Kelce among three Kansas City Chiefs put on COVID-19 list |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32912316/sources-kansas-city-chiefs-pro-bowl-te-travis-kelce-covid-19-list |website=ESPN.com|date=20 December 2021 }} After playing only one game for the team, he was released on December 28.

=Green Bay Packers=

On January 1, 2022, Fry was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad, but was released two days later.{{cite web|title=Packers activate six off reserve/COVID-19 list|url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-activate-six-off-reserve-covid-19-list|website=Packers.com|date=January 1, 2022}}

=Cincinnati Bengals=

On January 4, 2022, Fry was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.{{cite web|title=Multiple Roster Moves Made Ahead Of Week 18 At Cleveland|url=https://www.bengals.com/news/multiple-roster-moves-made-ahead-of-week-18-at-cleveland|website=Bengals.com|date=January 4, 2022}} He was elevated to the Bengals' active roster on January 10, using a standard elevation. He reverted back to the practice squad after the game, and was released on January 31.

=Jacksonville Jaguars=

On July 29, 2022, Fry signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jaguars sign K Elliott Fry, waive K Andrew Mevis|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-k-elliott-fry-waive-k-andrew-mevis|website=Jaguars.com|date=July 29, 2022}} He was waived/injured on August 15 and placed on injured reserve.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jaguars waive five from the roster|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-waive-five-from-the-roster|website=Jaguars.com|date=August 15, 2022}} Fry was released on August 19.

=Arizona Cardinals=

On January 11, 2023, Fry signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals.{{cite web|title=Bernhard Seikovits Among 14 'Futures' Cardinals Sign For 2023|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/bernhard-seikovits-among-14-futures-cardinals-sign-for-2023|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=January 11, 2023}} He was released on May 15.{{Cite web |title=Cardinals Sign Veteran Punter Matt Haack |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-veteran-punter-matt-haack |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=AZCardinals.com }}

=Denver Broncos=

On May 31, 2023, Fry signed a one-year deal with the Denver Broncos after they released longtime kicker Brandon McManus.{{Cite web |title=Broncos sign K Elliott Fry |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-k-elliott-fry |access-date=2023-05-31 |website=denverbroncos.com }} He was waived/injured on August 15.{{Cite web |title=Broncos sign LS Jack Landherr |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-sign-ls-jack-landherr |access-date=2023-08-15 |website=denverbroncos.com }}

Personal life

Fry has Type 1 diabetes, which he was diagnosed with when he was seven years old.{{cite news|last=Wood|first=Ryan|url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/gamecocks-kicker-elliott-fry-won-t-let-type-i-diabetes/article_6cf719d1-ba77-50cc-b7e8-18d2a829cff7.html|title=Gamecocks kicker Elliott Fry won't let Type I diabetes slow him down|newspaper=The Post and Courier|date=October 30, 2013|access-date=October 23, 2019}}