Former All-MAC safety Frazier returns to CMU for Pro Day
Kavon Frazier has vivid memories of his Pro Day experience, so much so that he wanted to return and witness first-hand his former teammates take part in the event.
Entering his third season with the Dallas Cowboys, Frazier was one of the handful Central Michigan football alumni at the Indoor Athletic Complex last Friday, reminiscing of how special it meant to workout in front of NFL coaches and scouts.
“From the CMU fans, to the students and coaching staff, they all show love,” Frazier said. “That’s the best part of coming back.”
When the Grand Rapids native graduated in 2016, both fellow defensive backs Amari Coleman and Josh Cox were wrapping up their sophomore seasons, two of the 15 total Central Michigan players brought out for the session.
Knowing that a close friend was by their side, it certainly made the process more comfortable and enjoyable.
“That’s my homeboy,” Cox said. “We’ve been friend for four-or-five years so it’s always nice seeing Kavon come back and support.”
It’s because of Frazier why a majority of CMU’s secondary made the decision to commit back in high school or following their undergraduate careers.
In the case of redshirt sophomore cornerback Sean Bunting, who nabbed five interceptions last season, considered Frazier to be a big brother figure. The relationship between the two began when Bunting had Frazier has a player host during his visits in high school.
“I can call him anytime and he’s always there to answer,” Bunting said. “He’s always giving advice and anything I need to do. I know that I can go to him for anything.”
Whether it’s for a game, practice or offseason event, Central Michigan head coach John Bonamego throughly enjoys having former players coming back and remaining a part of the family bond the program has built.
Frazier said he continues to have contact with Bonamego, always eager to soak in any guidance while working towards a full-time starting role with the Cowboys.
“He’s always saying how proud he is of me,” Frazier said. “With him being an NFL coach for a number of years, he knows what it takes to get to the point. He knows the work that we put in so he can definitely relate to everything that I’m going through.”
Frazier earned second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors at the safety position in his final season with the Chippewas, before being drafted in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, racking up 269 career tackles, 16 pass deflections and five interceptions.
