Leslie Frazier is in his 2nd season as the Bills defensive coordinator. In his first season in Buffalo, the defense ranked 6th in the NFL with a 78.9 opponent quarterback rating while giving up only 14 touchdown passes (2nd fewest in the NFL). Frazier, a defensive back on the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears, was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2011-13.

Leslie Frazier is in his 2nd season as the Bills defensive coordinator. In his first season in Buffalo, the defense ranked 6th in the NFL with a 78.9 opponent quarterback rating while giving up only 14 touchdown passes (2nd fewest in the NFL). Frazier, a defensive back on the 1985 Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears, was the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2011-13.

Coaching highlights:

2017: (Bills)

•    The Bills defense featured a new safety duo of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer, who were the only twosome to each have 5+ INTs. They also were the first safety duo in NFL history to each capture an NFC defensive player of the month award

•    Rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White finished 2nd in voting for NFL defensive rookie of the year honors.

2016: (Ravens)

•    As the Ravens secondary coach, Baltimore led the NFL in interceptions with 18 and ranked second in 3rd down defense (35.05%)

2014-15: (Buccaneers)

•    As defensive coordinator, guided the team to a No. 10 ranking in total yards allowed (340.4 ypg) in 2015 season 

•    In 2014, the unit finished with 36 sacks – tied for the most by a Tampa Bay defense since 2004.

•    Helped Gerald McCoy earn Pro Bowl recognition in 2014 and 2015 and LaVonte David in 2014.

2007-13: (Vikings) 

•    Originally joined Minnesota in 2007 as its defensive coordinator, before adding assistant head coach duties (2008-10). Was promoted to interim head coach for the final six games of the 2010 campaign and then served as head coach from 2011-13

•    As the defensive coordinator, their unit finished in the top 10 three times (6th in 2008 and 2009, 8th in 2010) in total yards allowed

•    During his seven seasons in Minnesota, the Vikings’ pass rush tallied the NFL’s most sacks (297) and second-most forced fumbles (114). 

2005-06: (Colts) 

•    Working as the assistant to head coach (Tony Dungy) and defensive backs coach, helped Indy capture Super Bowl XLI over the Chicago Bears. En route to the championship, the Colts forced 13 turnovers (including 7 INTs) and tallied 8 sacks in four postseason games.

2003-04: (Bengals) 

•    Spent two seasons as the Bengals’ defensive coordinator.

1999-2002: (with Philadelphia) 

•    In four seasons as the Eagles’ defensive backs coach, guided cornerback Troy Vincent (four) and Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins (three) to multiple Pro Bowl honors

•    Working alongside current Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott, Frazier and the Eagles earned playoff berths in his final three seasons. Philly captured NFC East titles from 2001-02 and advanced to the NFC Championship game each season.

1997-98: (with Illinois) 

•    Worked with the defensive backs as part of Ron Turner’s coaching staff.

1988-96: (with Trinity) 

•    At the age of 29, Frazier became the first-ever head coach for the school’s new football program. He turned the team into a consistent contender, claiming Northern Illinois Intercollegiate Conference titles twice. The school, now known as Trinity International University, named its football field in Frazier’s honor in 1997 as a tribute to his outstanding impact.

Pro Player:

•    Played six seasons as a defensive back for the Chicago Bears (1981-86) and started on the historic 1985 Super Bowl Championship team. He led Chicago in interceptions three-consecutive seasons (1983-85), finishing his pro career with 20 thefts for 343 return yards and 2 touchdowns. 

•    In 1985, the Bears won Super Bowl XX, 46-10, over the New England Patriots. He posted a team-high six INTs for 119 return yards and one TD as a member of one of the NFL’s all-time greatest defenses. 

•    In 1983, tallied a career-high and team-best seven INTs (135 return yards), including one interception that produced a score.

College:

•    Was an All-American defensive back and baseball standout at Alcorn State University. In 2007, Frazier was inducted into the SWAC Hall of Fame, and in 2012, he was inducted into the Alcorn State Hall of Fame. Earned a degree in business administration.

Personal:

•    Attended S.D. Lee (Columbus, MS) HS, where he was a standout football and baseball player

•    Frazier and his wife, Gale, have three children: Kieron, Chantel and Corey, who played defensive back at Rice

•    Active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes throughout his playing career. He currently works closely with All-Pro Dad, an organization that stresses fathers taking an active role and putting family first.

FRAZIER’S COACHING CAREER

NFL

Buffalo Bills            2017        Defensive Coordinator

Baltimore Ravens        2016        Secondary

Tampa Bay Buccaneers        2014-15    Defensive Coordinator

Minnesota Vikings        2011-13    Head Coach

Minnesota Vikings        2010        Interim Head Coach

Minnesota Vikings        2008-10    Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Minnesota Vikings        2007        Defensive Coordinator

Indianapolis Colts        2006        Assistant to Head Coach/Defensive Backs

Indianapolis Colts        2005        Defensive Assistant

Cincinnati Bengals        2003-04    Defensive Coordinator

Philadelphia Eagles        1999-2002    Defensive Backs

COLLEGE

University of Illinois        1997-1998    Defensive Backs

Trinity International University    1988-1996    Head Coach