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Darius Leonard Biography

Darius Leonard is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on July 27, 1995 in South Carolina, United States. Linebacker who was drafted in the 2nd stage of the NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts who lead the league in tackles in his first season. He was selected to the First-Team All Pro and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

He as well as his fellow 2018 Colts draft selection He and fellow 2018 Colts draft pick Quenton Nelson were both voted First-team All-Pro following their rookie campaigns. were both named All-Pro First-Team following their debut seasons.

In Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Leonard recorded 3 solo tackles and 4 assisted tackles and deflected a pass in a 24–30 loss. In Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans, Leonard made 10 tackles and 1 sack on Marcus Mariota as the Colts won 19–17. After the game, Leonard reportedly felt concussion like symptoms and was forced to miss the next three games. He made his return in week 7 against the Houston Texans. In the game, Leonard recorded a team high 10 tackles and an interception off Deshaun Watson in the 30–23 win. In Week 8 against the Denver Broncos, Leonard tallied a game-high 10 tackles (6 solo, 4 assisted, 1 for loss), 1 sack, 1 QB Hit in the 15–13 win. In Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Leonard recorded 8 solo tackles and 1 assisted in a 24–26 loss, ending his 3-game streak of double-digit tackles. In Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins, Leonard recorded a team high 13 tackles, sacked Ryan Fitzpatrick once, intercepted a pass thrown by Fitzpatrick, and forced a fumble on tight end Mike Gesicki which was recovered by teammate Kenny Moore in the 16–12 loss. In Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans, Leonard recorded 12 tackles and sacked Ryan Tannehill twice in the 31–17 loss. In Week 14, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Leonard recorded 9 tackles and intercepted 2 passes thrown by Jameis Winston, one of which was returned for an 80 yard pick six, during the 38–35 loss. In Week 17 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Leonard recorded an interception off a pass thrown by Gardner Minshew II during the 38–20 loss.

Leonard led SCSU in tackles as a redshirt freshman in 2014, compiling 86, 14 for loss, 5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles. He posted 70 stops the following year (2015), 13​⁄2 of those for loss, with five sacks and two interceptions to earn a first-team all-conference selection as a redshirt sophomore. After the 2016 season, Leonard was named the MEAC defensive player of the year, making SC State the first school to win the award four years in a row. Leonard finished the season with 124 tackles, 14​⁄2 tackles for loss, 3​⁄2 sacks, two interceptions, three pass break-ups, and four forced fumbles. He had an impressive game against ACC powerhouse Clemson, totaling 19 tackles. Leonard saved his best for last, as he posted career highs in total tackles (113) and sacks (8​⁄2 ) as a senior while picking off two more passes and forcing one fumble. His 73 solo tackles in 2017 put him in the Top 10 in the nation, and 4​⁄2 of his sacks came in his final two games. He also won the MEAC defensive player of the year award again after the 2017 season.

The boy is among nine kids that was born to one mother who was single. Two of his brothers were taken into custody and sentenced to death for murder. His fiancee and he have a baby girl in the year 2019.

NameDarius Leonard
First NameDarius
Last NameLeonard
OccupationFootball Player
BirthdayJuly 27
Birth Year1995
Place of Birth
Home TownSouth Carolina
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignCancer
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsAnthony Waters
SpouseNot Known
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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On November 20, 2017, it was announced that Leonard had accepted his invitation to play in the 2018 Senior Bowl. On January 27, 2018, Leonard played in the 2018 Senior Bowl and recorded a game-high 14 combined tackles (five solo) as part of Bill O’Brien’s North team that defeated the South 45–16. Leonard’s performance at the Senior Bowl immensely helped his draft stock. Leonard attended the NFL Scouting Combine, but was unable to complete all of his combine drills after injuring his quadriceps while running his 40-yard dash. He completed the bench press, 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, and 10-yard dash at the NFL Combine. On March 20, 2018, Leonard participated at South Carolina State’s pro day and performed the rest of his combine drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Leonard was projected to be a second or third round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the sixth best inside linebacker prospect in the draft by NFL analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and was ranked the seventh best outside linebacker by DraftScout.com.

Darius Leonard Net Worth

Darius Leonard is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Darius Leonard's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a player in the college team of his team, the South Carolina State Bulldogs.

He was awarded as the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September 2018, and also his name was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month in December of the year.

Darius Leonard (born July 27, 1995) is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs and was drafted in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Colts. In his rookie season, Leonard led the league in tackles and was named a First-Team All-Pro and Defensive Rookie of the Year; he was also voted into the NFL Top 100 the following offseason.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeFootball Player
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Colts’ season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals and recorded nine combined tackles and recovered a fumble in their 34–23 loss. On September 16, 2018, Leonard collected a season-high 19 combined tackles (15 solo) and made his first career sack on Redskins’ quarterback Alex Smith during a 21–9 win at the Washington Redskins. For his performance, he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week. The following week, Leonard recorded 13 combined tackles (nine solo) and made two sacks on Eagles’ quarterback Carson Wentz in the Colts’ 20–16 loss at the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3. On October 4, 2018, after totaling 54 combined tackles (which led the league, and was most by a player in first four weeks of the season since 1994) and four sacks (leading all rookies) in September, Leonard was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month. Leonard was inactive for the Colts’ Week 5 loss at the New England Patriots due to an ankle injury he sustained the previous week. On November 18, 2018, Leonard made seven combined tackles, one pass deflection, one sack, and his first career interception during a 38–10 victory against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. Leonard intercepted a pass by Titans’ backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert, that was intended for wide receiver Tajae Sharpe, and returned it for a ten-yard gain during the third quarter. In Week 15, Leonard broke the Colts’ franchise record for most tackles by a rookie in a single season with 143, in a 23–0 win vs the Dallas Cowboys. In Week 17, Leonard broke the Colts’ franchise record for most tackles in a single season with 163, in a 33–17 win vs the Tennessee Titans. For his performance, Darius Leonard was once again awarded with AFC Defensive Player of the Week. Leonard was awarded the AFC Defensive Player of the Month award for December. He finished his rookie season in 2018 with 163 combined tackles (111 solo), eight pass deflections, seven sacks, and two interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts. Leonard recorded the most tackles among all players as a rookie in 2018. He received an overall grade of 80.3 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked ninth among all linebackers in 2018.

Leonard entered training camp slated as the starting weakside linebacker. Head coach Frank Reich named Leonard the starting weakside linebacker to start the regular season in 2018, alongside Najee Goode and middle linebacker Anthony Walker Jr.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Darius Leonard height 6 ft 2 in Darius weight 104 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Height6 ft 2 in
Weight104 kg
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Leonard was one of nine children to a single mother. In middle school two of his older brothers were arrested and sentenced to life for murder. He is also the younger brother to former NFL player, Anthony Waters. On November 11, 2017, Leonard proposed to his girlfriend Kayla, whom he had known since middle school after SC State beat Hampton. In December 2018 Leonard announced the couple was expecting a baby girl. On March 28, 2019, Mia Leonard was born.

The Indianapolis Colts selected Leonard in the second round (36th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Leonard was the fifth linebacker taken in the draft.

Who is Darius Leonard Dating?

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On July 23, 2018, Leonard signed a four-year, $7.24 million contract that included $4.16 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3.35 million.

Facts & Trivia

Darius Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Darius Leonard celebrates birthday on July 27 of every year.

On April 23, 2019, Leonard discovered on a Lake View, South Carolina road a stranded Buick with a flat tire belonging to Martha Isbell, who was Leonard’s high school biology teacher. Leonard voluntarily replaced the tire to help out.

Who is Darius Leonard wife?

On November 11, 2017, Leonard proposed to his girlfriend Kayla, whom he had known since kindergarten, after SC State beat Hampton. In December 2018, Leonard announced the couple was expecting a baby girl. On March 28, 2019, Mia Leonard was born. On June 4, 2021, Leonard welcomed daughter Laila.

How much does Darius Leonard bench press?

At the Combine, he recorded a bench press of 17 repetitions of 225 pounds.

How many FF does Darius Leonard have?

YEARTEAMFF
2020Indianapolis Colts3
2019Indianapolis Colts2
2018Indianapolis Colts4
TOTAL17

How can I contact Darius Leonard?

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What college did Darius Leonard come from?

Darius Leonard, a native of Lake View, South Carolina, attended South Carolina State. Leonard signed with South Carolina State over a preferred walk-on offer from Clemson.

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