Frederickson graduated from South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida. A two-way player, he then attended Auburn University in Alabama, averaging 4.4 yards per carry on offense and leading the Tigers football team in interceptions as a safety on defense.
After graduating from South Broward High School in Hollywood, Florida, Frederickson went to Auburn University in Alabama where he played both ways, racking up an average of 4.4 yards per carry on offense and leading his team in interceptions while playing as a safety on defense.