Darius Leonard

Quick Facts

Full Name	Darius Leonard
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 27, 1995(1995-07-27)
Age	29
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Cancer

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.

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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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

Who is Darius Leonard Dating?

According to our records, Darius Leonard is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Darius Leonard’s is not dating anyone.

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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
2020| Indianapolis Colts| 3
2019| Indianapolis Colts| 2
2018| Indianapolis Colts| 4
TOTAL| | 17

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.