Shaquille Leonard

Shaquille Leonard
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Leonard with the Colts in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1995-07-27) July 27, 1995 (age 29)
Nichols, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Lake View
(Lake View, South Carolina)
College:South Carolina State (2013–2017)
Position:Linebacker
NFL draft:2018 / round: 2 / pick: 36
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:637
Sacks:16.0
Forced fumbles:17
Fumble recoveries:7
Pass deflections:31
Interceptions:12
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darius Shaquille Leonard (born July 27, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for the South Carolina State Bulldogs and was selected in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft by the Indianapolis 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. Leonard has been informally nicknamed "Maniac" due to his energetic and productive on-field play.[1]

  1. ^ Stankevitz, JJ (November 21, 2023). "Statements from Jim Irsay, Chris Ballard, Shane Steichen on Colts waiving LB Shaquille Leonard". Colts.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.