Career
Kalil was drafted 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. Kalil played for the Arizona Wranglers from 1982 to 1983 then later played for the Houston Gamblers from 1984 to 1985. 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.
Kalil played at Servite High School in Anaheim, California.
Kalil"s son Ryan Kalil played collegiately for the University of Southern California Trojans before being drafted in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.
University of Southern California coach Pete Carroll and University of Southern California offensive line coach Pat Ruel were both at Arkansas when Frank Kalil played there.