Frank Chesley

Francis Michael Chesley is a former linebacker in the National Football League. Chesley was born on July 14, 1955 in Washington, D.C., where he attended Eastern High School. After a chance encounter with a track-and-field coach from the University of Wyoming, Chesley started attending the school and played baseball for one season. After quitting baseball, he walked-on to the school's football team. After starting out as a safety and a tight end, injuries opened up a defensive end position, where Chesley eventually flourished and became a starter.
Chesley was drafted in the sixth round of the 1978 [NFL draft] by the New Orleans Saints, the only player from his college team selected in the draft. After sustaining an injury before the season and missing a few weeks of practices, Chesley was released by the Saints. The Green Bay Packers signed Chesley late in the 1978 NFL season after a number of injuries to their linebackers. Chesley played one game for the Packers. He is a brother to fellow NFL players Al Chesley and John Chesley.