As coach Frank Ferrara Jr. (born November 7, 1975) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL), playing three years for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Rhode Island. Released five times before breaking into the Giants' lineup, Ferrara won recognition during his time in New York for his tenacity and effort. After retirement from the NFL he now resides as a Longshoreman in Staten Island New York.