Hank Fraley Henry Franklin " Hank " Fraley , Jr . ( born September 21 , 1977 ) is a former American football offensive lineman and current assistant offensive line coach for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League . Originally from Gaithersburg , Maryland , Fraley played college football at Robert Morris University and was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2000 by the Pittsburgh Steelers . Waived before the start of the 2000 season , Fraley was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles , for whom he started at center for five seasons . He lost his starting job to Jamaal Jackson before the 2006 season and was subsequently traded to the Cleveland Browns . He played for the Browns for four seasons and the St . Louis Rams for one season . Early years . Fraley attended Gaithersburg High School and as a senior in 1995 , he helped them to the Maryland state championship game . College career . Fraley ' s career began as a non - scholarship player at Division I - AA Robert Morris University near Pittsburgh . He is listed as the second athlete to ever have his number , 75 , retired from Robert Morris University . Fraley holds a degree in Organizational Leadership . Professional career . Pittsburgh Steelers . Fraley was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2000 . Philadelphia Eagles . Fraley was claimed off waivers in 2000 by the Philadelphia Eagles after being released by the Steelers . He was inactive for the entire 2000 season . In his first ever NFL game ( vs St . Louis Rams on September 9 , 2001 ) , Fraley was fined for an illegal downfield block . He started in 15 games in 2001 . Fraley started in all 16 regular season games along with two postseason games during the 2002 season . He was part of an offensive line that helped the Eagles offense to 25 . 9 points per game , the fourth highest in the NFL . Fraley started in all 16 regular season games in 2003 and 2004 . In 2004 , he was an important part of the offensive line that helped the Eagles to 4 , 208 passing yards , a team record and 386 points , the third most in team history . He started the first eight games of the 2005 season , but suffered a shoulder injury at the Washington Redskins on November 6 which ruled him out for the rest of the season . Cleveland Browns . On September 2 , 2006 , Fraley was traded to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a draft pick in the 2008 NFL Draft after losing his starting job to Jamaal Jackson . He made his Browns debut versus the New Orleans Saints on September 10 and started in all 16 games . It was said by teammate wide receiver Joe Jurevicius that Fraley should have been considered the offensive MVP in the 2006 season , due to his line calling and blue - collar work ethic . Prior to the start of free agency in 2007 , the Browns re - signed Fraley to a four - year contract for an undisclosed amount . He made his 100th NFL career start versus the Buffalo Bills on December 16 . He was released by the Browns on March 3 , 2010 . St . Louis Rams . On March 14 , 2010 , Fraley signed with the St . Louis Rams . He was released on September 4 , 2011 , after just one season with the Rams . Coaching career . Fraley was hired by the University of San Diego as the football team ' s offensive line coach on April 7 , 2012 . On January 31 , 2013 , San Jose State University hired Fraley as offensive line coach for the Spartans football team under Ron Caragher . Personal . Prior to starting his NFL career , Fraley planned on teaching history and coaching football . He is married to Danielle ( May 26 , 2006 ) , and in NFL offseasons they lived in Woolwich Township , New Jersey with their four sons , Trent Alexander ( from another marriage ) , Mason , Travis and Beau , one yellow labs , Wingman , a German shepherd , Jager , and two cats Cynder and Spyro .