Frank Kalil

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Frank Kalil
No. 67
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (1959-09-01) September 1, 1959 (age 64)
Ajo, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Servite (Anaheim, California)
College: Arizona
NFL draft: 1982  / Round: 11 / Pick: 298
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Frank Kalil (born September 1, 1959) is a former American football center.

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Early life

Kalil played at Servite High School in Anaheim, CA.

College career

Kalil started at the University of Arkansas in 1978 and 1979 but later transferred and graduated from the University of Arizona between 1980 and 1982.

Professional career

Kalil was selected in the 11th round with the 298th pick in the 1982 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills as an offensive guard. Kalil played professionally in the USFL. [1] Kalil played for the Arizona Wranglers from 1982 to 1983 then later played for the Houston Gamblers from 1984 to 1985. [2]

Personal life

Kalil's son Ryan Kalil played collegiately for the USC Trojans before being selected in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers. USC coach Pete Carroll and USC offensive line coach Pat Ruel were both at Arkansas when Frank Kalil played there. His other son, Matt Kalil was a top prospect in high school and also played for USC before being drafted #4 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2012 NFL draft. [3]

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References

  1. "USFL". Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved November 23, 2006.
  2. "67 Frank Kalil".
  3. USC