Brian Leonhardt

Brian Leonhardt (born April 2, 1990) is a former American football tight end. He is a native of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota.[1] He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Bemidji State University.

Brian Leonhardt
No. 87, 46
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1990-04-02) April 2, 1990
Blaine, Minnesota
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Spring Lake Park (MN)
College:Bemidji State
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:7
Receiving yards:39
Receiving TDs:1
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

In his Junior season, he was selected for Daktronics All-America Second team, Super Region #3 First Team and the All-NSIC First team.[2] He also was D2Football.com All-America Honorable Mention following the season.[2]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

On April 28, 2013, he signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent.[3]

Cleveland Browns

On July 30, 2015, Leonhardt signed with the Cleveland Browns.[4]

San Francisco 49ers

On November 16, 2015, the San Francisco 49ers signed Leonhardt off of the Browns practice squad, to their own.[5] On December 12, 2015, Leonhardt was promoted to the 49ers' active roster.[6]

Minnesota Vikings

On March 18, 2016, Leonhardt signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[1] He was released on August 29, 2016.[7]

Detroit Lions

On September 3, 2016, Leonhardt was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. [8] He was released on September 30, 2016.[9]

Second stint with the Vikings

On October 5, 2016, Leonhardt re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released on October 25, 2016.[10]

Arizona Cardinals

Leonhardt was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad on November 1, 2016.[11]

References
  1. "Vikings Sign Minnesota Native Brian Leonhardt". www.vikings.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
  2. "Bemidji State Beavers Profile". bsubeavers.com.
  3. "Oakland Raiders: Brian Leonhardt". www.raiders.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  4. "49ers Sign Two Players to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. November 16, 2015. Archived from the original on November 18, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  5. Gutierrez, Paul (November 16, 2015). "San Francisco 49ers sign two players to practice squad". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
  6. Barrows, Matt (December 12, 2015). "49ers shut down Carlos Hyde for season, promote Brian Leonhardt to 53-man roster". Sacramento Bee. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  7. "Vikings Announce Roster Moves". Vikings.com. August 30, 2016. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017.
  8. "Lions sign 8 players to team's practice squad". DetroitLions.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2017.
  9. "Lions sign CB D'Joun Smith to practice squad, release TE Brian Leonhardt from practice squad". DetroitLions.com. September 30, 2016. Archived from the original on October 1, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  10. Peters, Craig (October 25, 2016). "Vikings Announce 6 Practice Squad Moves". Vikings.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  11. Urban, Darren (November 1, 2016). "Cardinals bring back Boggs after Veldheer move". Blog.AZCardinals.com.
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