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Leslie Frazier Profile

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Leslie Frazier

NFL.com analyst

Leslie Frazier joined NFL Network in 2023 as an analyst appearing on various shows. He has 24 seasons of NFL coaching experiences, including a three-plus-year stint as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings (2010-13). Most recently, he spent six seasons as defensive coordinator of the Buffalo Bills (2017-2022). He also was defensive coordinator for Tampa Bay (2014-15), Minnesota (2007) and Cincinnati (2003-04) during his career. 

As a player, Frazier went undrafted in 1981 but was signed by the Chicago Bears, with whom he spent five seasons (1981-85). He earned a starting role at cornerback by his second year in Chicago and was an integral part of the Bears' 1985 championship defense. He sustained a knee injury in Super Bowl XX, which ultimately ended his playing career. He had 20 career interceptions.

Frazier is a member of the 2023 Black College Hall of Fame class, playing at Alcorn State from 1978 to 1980 as a defensive back.