Frederick Pagac was born on April 26,1952 and is an American former professional football tight end in the National Football League and coach.
11 Facts About Fred Pagac
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Fred Pagac was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 1974.
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Fred Pagac was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 1974.
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Fred Pagac played one season for the team, making six receptions for 79 yards.
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Fred Pagac became a coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 1978 and coached there until 2000.
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Fred Pagac began his coaching career at his alma mater as a graduate assistant under Head Coach Woody Hayes from 1978 to 1981; he spent time as the team's linebackers coach from 1982 to 1995, defensive coordinator from 1996 to 1999, and assistant head coach in 2000.
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Fred Pagac was a 1998 finalist for the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation's top college football assistant coach.
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In 2001, Fred Pagac was hired by the Oakland Raiders to be the team's linebackers coach, and was there until 2003.
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On November 22,2010, Fred Pagac was named interim defensive coordinator for the Vikings, replacing Leslie Frazier, who was promoted to interim head coach after the mid-season replacement of Brad Childress.
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On January 19,2011, the interim title was removed and Fred Pagac was named the defensive coordinator of the Vikings.
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On February 7,2016, Fred Pagac was part of the Broncos coaching staff that won Super Bowl 50.