Titus Leo Explained

Titus Leo
Current Team:Indianapolis Colts
Number:91
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:26 August 1999
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:245
High School:Sheepshead Bay (NY)
College:Wagner (2018–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:6
Draftpick:211
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team FCS All-American (2021)
  • First-team All-NEC (2020–21, 2021, 2022)
  • NEC Defensive Player of the Year (2020–21, 2021)
Pfr:LeoxTi00

Titus Leo (born August 26, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wagner and was selected by the Colts in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early years

Leo was born on August 26, 1999, and grew up in Sheepshead Bay, New York.[1] He attended Sheepshead Bay High School and was an all-around player, seeing action on offense (wide receiver), defense (linebacker, safety) and occasionally playing kicker and punter on special teams.[2] He committed to play college football for the Wagner Seahawks, the only Division I team to give him an offer.[3]

College career

Leo played five seasons for Wagner: 2018 to 2022.[4] He totaled 234 tackles, 40 of which were for a loss, 13 sacks and six forced fumbles while playing linebacker. He was twice named the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year and was named first-team all-conference in his final three seasons. Following the 2021 season, he was chosen first-team FCS All-American.[5]

Professional career

Leo was selected in the sixth round (211th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts, only the fourth player in Wagner history to be drafted.[6] He was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2023.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. August 11, 2022 . NFL Draft Profile: Titus Leo, Linebacker, Wagner Seahawks . 2024-07-21 . Sports Illustrated.
  2. Web site: April 28, 2023 . Sheepshead Bay star Titus Leo hopes to hear his name called in the NFL Draft . 2024-07-21 . News 12 Networks.
  3. News: Schwartz, Jared . April 25, 2023 . Titus Leo wants to put Wagner on map after late 2023 NFL Draft rise . 2024-07-21 . New York Post.
  4. Web site: Stankevitz, J. J. . April 29, 2023 . Colts select Wagner DE Titus Leo with No. 211 pick in 2023 NFL Draft . 2024-07-21 . Indianapolis Colts.
  5. News: Frank, Evan . April 29, 2023 . Colts pick Wagner edge rusher Titus Leo in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. What to know. . 2024-07-21 . The Indianapolis Star.
  6. Web site: Stankevitz, JJ . April 29, 2023 . Colts select Wagner DE Titus Leo with No. 211 pick in 2023 NFL Draft . 2024-07-21 . Colts.com.
  7. Web site: Stankevitz, JJ . August 29, 2023 . Colts make roster moves to form initial 53-man roster . 2024-07-21 . Colts.com.