Player
Travis Frederick
OC (retired)
Travis Frederick: facts drawn from the play-by-play.
7-year career, all in Dallas. 5x Pro Bowler. 1x First-Team All-Pro. Retired at 28 due to Guillain-Barre syndrome.
MilestoneCareer honors
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Pro Bowls | 5 |
| First-Team All-Pro | 1 |
| Seasons | 7 (2013-2019) |
| Teams | DAL only |
| Draft | #31 overall, 2013 |
5 Pro Bowls in 7 active seasons (71%) — and missed all of 2018 to Guillain-Barre.
RareFrederick Pro Bowl rate
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Active seasons | 6 (missed 2018) |
| Pro Bowl years | 5 |
| Pro Bowl rate | 83% of active years |
| AP-1 | 2016 |
Diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome in summer 2018 — missed all 16 games that year.
AnomalyFrederick GBS battle
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | GBS diagnosis |
| 2018 season | Missed all 16 games |
| 2019 | Returned, made Pro Bowl |
| Mar 2020 | Retired at 28 |
Anchored the Cowboys' famed mid-2010s O-line alongside Zack Martin and Tyron Smith.
MilestoneDAL OL trio (2014-2019)
| Player | Position | Pro Bowls in span |
|---|---|---|
| Tyron Smith | LT | 6 |
| Travis Frederick | C | 5 |
| Zack Martin | RG | 6 |
His career resume rivals Hall of Fame centers — but the 7-year length limits his case.
ComparisonFrederick vs. modern centers
| Player | Pro Bowls | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Maurkice Pouncey | 9 | 11 |
| Travis Frederick | 5 | 7 |
| Jason Kelce | 7 | 13 |
| Alex Mack | 7 | 13 |
Retired at age 28 in March 2020 — citing the lasting effects of Guillain-Barre.
AnomalyFrederick retirement
| Year | Status |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Pro Bowl return season |
| Mar 2020 | Retired |
| Age | 28 |
| Reason | Lingering GBS effects |
| Years played | 7 |
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