Brian Leonhardt Explained

Brian Leonhardt
Number:87, 46
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:2 April 1990
Birth Place:Blaine, Minnesota, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:255
High School:Spring Lake Park (MN)
College:Bemidji State
Undraftedyear:2013
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:7
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:39
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:LeonBr01

Brian Leonhardt (born April 2, 1990) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Bemidji State University.

Early life

Leonhardt is a native of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota and went to Spring Lake Park High School .[1]

College career

In his Junior season, he was selected for Daktronics All-America Second-team, Super Region #3 First-team and the All-NSIC First-team.[2] He also was D2Football.com All-America Honorable Mention following the season.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

On April 28, 2013, he signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent.[3]

Cleveland Browns

On July 30, 2015, Leonhardt signed with the Cleveland Browns.[4]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 16, 2015, the San Francisco 49ers signed Leonhardt off of the Browns practice squad, to their own.[5] On December 12, 2015, Leonhardt was promoted to the 49ers' active roster.[6]

Minnesota Vikings (first stint)

On March 18, 2016, Leonhardt signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released on August 29, 2016.[7]

Detroit Lions

On September 3, 2016, Leonhardt was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[8] He was released on September 30, 2016.[9]

Minnesota Vikings (second stint)

On October 5, 2016, Leonhardt re-signed with the Vikings. He was released on October 25, 2016.[10]

Arizona Cardinals

Leonhardt was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad on November 1, 2016.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vikings Sign Minnesota Native Brian Leonhardt. www.vikings.com. March 21, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160324105607/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Sign-Minnesota-Native-Brian-Leonhardt/347b8269-87f9-4e2e-9464-4ea17a582ab5. March 24, 2016. dead.
  2. Web site: Bemidji State Beavers Profile . bsubeavers.com . September 6, 2013 . October 19, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131019164801/http://www.bsubeavers.com/football/roster/2012/5865/brian-leonhardt/ . dead .
  3. Web site: Oakland Raiders: Brian Leonhardt. www.raiders.com. December 15, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151222100531/http://www.raiders.com/team/roster/Brian-Leonhardt/LEO713846. December 22, 2015. dead.
  4. Web site: 49ers Sign Two Players to Practice Squad. November 16, 2015. 49ers.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151118005445/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Sign-Two-Players-to-Practice-Squad/fd0084ea-d0a0-4d10-88c0-cded5f023752. November 18, 2015. December 15, 2015.
  5. Web site: San Francisco 49ers sign two players to practice squad . ESPN.com . November 16, 2015 . November 16, 2015 . Gutierrez, Paul . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20160128022613/http://espn.go.com/blog/san-francisco-49ers/post/_/id/16054/49ers-sign-two-players-to-practice-squad . January 28, 2016 .
  6. Web site: 49ers shut down Carlos Hyde for season, promote Brian Leonhardt to 53-man roster. Barrows. Matt. December 12, 2015. Sacramento Bee. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151215005402/http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article49441160.html. December 15, 2015. December 15, 2015.
  7. Web site: Vikings Announce Roster Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20170923095939/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Announce-Roster-Moves/8a3170af-0ddb-475a-826f-6cec43324e8a. dead. September 23, 2017. Vikings.com. August 30, 2016.
  8. Web site: Lions sign 8 players to team's practice squad. DetroitLions.com. September 4, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20171015012030/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/article-1/Lions-sign-8-players-to-teams-practice-squad/27beee34-e776-466f-99c9-1afb7f807aef. October 15, 2017.
  9. Web site: Lions sign CB D'Joun Smith to practice squad, release TE Brian Leonhardt from practice squad. DetroitLions.com. September 30, 2016. September 30, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161001144048/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-CB-D%E2%80%99Joun-Smith-to-practice-squad-release-TE-Brian-Leonhardt-from-practice-squad/e3a8b672-78d9-413b-9975-5f8973ed4e99. October 1, 2016. dead.
  10. Web site: Vikings Announce 6 Practice Squad Moves. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. October 25, 2016. October 25, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161026082009/http://www.vikings.com/news/article-1/Vikings-Announce-6-Practice-Squad-Moves/388b0ce7-5231-4f7f-a63d-bae77a9c01d3?sf39879393=1. October 26, 2016. dead.
  11. Web site: Cardinals bring back Boggs after Veldheer move. Blog.AZCardinals.com. November 1, 2016. Urban, Darren. November 1, 2016. November 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161102155123/http://blog.azcardinals.com/2016/11/01/cardinals-bring-back-boggs-after-veldheer-move/. dead.

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