John Leake (American football) explained

John Leake
Position:	Linebacker
Number:	53, 57
High School:	Plano East (Plano, Texas)
College:	Clemson
Undraftedyear:	2004
Pastteams:	Tennessee Titans * Atlanta Falcons Green Bay Packers Atlanta Falcons
Birth Date:	28 August 1981
Birth Place:	Plano, Texas
Statlabel1:	Tackles
Statvalue1:	12
Highlights:	Peach Bowl champion (2003)

John Robert Leake (born August 28, 1981) is a former American football linebacker.

Early life and college

Leake was born in Plano, Texas and graduated from Plano East Senior High School in 2000.^[1] At Clemson University, Leake played at linebacker for the Clemson Tigers football team from 2000 to 2003.^[2]

NFL career

Leake was not selected in the 2004 NFL draft. On April 26, 2004, Leake signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans.^[3] The Titans waived Leake on September 4.^[4]

Leake split the 2005 NFL season between the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers. The following season, he was once again a member of the Falcons.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: John Leake. Atlanta Falcons. https://web.archive.org/web/20070408152959/http://atlantafalcons.com/team/playerBio.jsp?id=4520. April 8, 2007.
2. Web site: John Leake. Clemson Tigers. https://web.archive.org/web/20040726172301/http://clemsontigers.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/leake_john00.html. July 26, 2004.
3. Web site: transactions. New York Times. April 27, 2004.
4. Web site: Titans release six players; more cuts to come Sunday. Tennessee Titans. https://web.archive.org/web/20040906120501/http://www.titansonline.com/news/titans_news_detail.php?PRKey=2091. September 6, 2004. September 4, 2004.
5. Web site: John Leake. NFL. July 14, 2013.