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.

Fraley attended Gaithersburg High School and as a senior in 1995, he helped them to the Maryland state championship game.

Fraley's career began as a non-scholarship player at Division I-AA Robert Morris University near Pittsburgh.

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.

[5] On April 7, 2012, Fraley was hired by the University of San Diego as the football team's offensive line coach.

[6] On January 31, 2013, San Jose State University hired Fraley as offensive line coach for the Spartans football team under Ron Caragher.