| Born: | August 18, 1950 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | defensive back |
| College | West Virginia |
| NFL draft | 1972, round: |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1972 | Detroit Lions |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Leon Jenkins (born August 18, 1950) is a former defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted in the 16th round of the 1972 NFL draft out of West Virginia.[1]