Jim Leonhard

Jim Leonhard

Leonhard with the Broncos in 2012
Denver Broncos
Position:	Defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator
Personal information
Born:	(1982-10-27) October 27, 1982 (age 41) Ladysmith, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:	Tony (WI) Flambeau
College:	Wisconsin (2001–2004)
Undrafted:	2005
Career history
As a player:
Buffalo Bills (2005–2007) Baltimore Ravens (2008) New York Jets (2009−2011) Denver Broncos (2012) New Orleans Saints (2013)* Buffalo Bills (2013) Cleveland Browns (2014)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Wisconsin (2016) Defensive backs coach Wisconsin (2017–2022) Defensive coordinator & defensive backs coach Wisconsin (2022) Interim head coach Illinois (2023) Senior football analyst Denver Broncos (2024–present) Defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator
Career highlights and awards
2× Second-team All-American (2002, 2004) 3× First-team All-Big Ten (2002-2004)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 431 Sacks: 4.5 Forced fumbles: 3 Interceptions: 14 Return yards: 1,277 Total touchdowns: 1
Head coaching record
Career:	NCAA: 4–3 (.571)
Player stats at PFR

James Andrew Leonhard (born October 27, 1982) is an American football coach and former player who is currently a defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator for the Denver Broncos. Leonhard played college football at Wisconsin and professionally as safety for ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Leonhard was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2005 after playing college football at the University of Wisconsin. He also played for the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, New Orleans Saints, and Cleveland Browns.