Frank Ginda


Frank Ginda is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at San Jose State.

Early years

Ginda attended Pacheco High School in Los Banos, California. Along with football, he also participated in basketball and track and field. Ginda committed to play football at San Jose State University on October 14, 2014.

College career

As a true freshman in 2015, Ginda played in 13 games, making 12 starts, tallying 80 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and one sack.
In 2016, as a sophomore, Ginda played in 12 games, making 99 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss, including five games with ten or more tackles. In addition, he had 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one interception.
As a junior in 2017, Ginda was the NCAA leading tackler with 173 total tackles, with 94 being solo. His 173 total tackles is most in Mountain West Conference history. He was named to All-Mountain West Conference first team. After the season, he declared for the 2018 NFL Draft, foregoing his senior season.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Ginda signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2018. He was waived on June 15, 2018.

Miami Dolphins

On July 24, 2018, Ginda signed with the Miami Dolphins. During the preseason, Ginda saw action on defense and special teams where he totaled 22 tackles, four tackles for loss, and a forced fumble. In the final preseason game, Ginda led the team with 10 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble in a 34-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Ginda was waived on the last day of roster cuts on September 1, 2018.

San Diego Fleet

On October 14, 2018, Ginda signed with the San Diego Fleet. During his time in the AAF before it folded, Ginda lead his team with 41 total tackles including 4 for loss, 2 pass break-ups, and one forced fumble that was returned for a touchdown. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

New York Guardians

In October 2019, Ginda was selected by the New York Guardians in the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.