Leonard Humphries facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||
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| Born: | June 19, 1970 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Akron (OH) North | ||||||
| College: | Penn State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1992 / Round: 8 / Pick: 223 | ||||||
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Leonard Deshawn Humphries (born June 19, 1970) is a former professional football player. He played as a defensive back, a position that helps stop the other team from scoring. Leonard played in both the National Football League (NFL) in the United States and the Canadian Football League (CFL) in Canada.
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Early Life and College Football
Leonard Humphries was born on June 19, 1970. He grew up in Akron, Ohio. He attended North High School in his hometown.
Playing for Penn State
After high school, Leonard went to Pennsylvania State University. He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He was a talented defensive player.
College Achievements
Leonard's skills were noticed in college. In 1990, he was named Second-team All-East. The next year, in 1991, he was even better. He earned the title of First-team All-East. This means he was one of the best defensive players in his conference.
Professional Football Career
After college, Leonard Humphries hoped to play in the NFL. The NFL is the top professional football league in the United States.
NFL Draft and Early Teams
In 1992, Leonard was chosen in the 1992 NFL draft. The Buffalo Bills picked him in the eighth round. This is how professional teams select new players.
He spent time with a few NFL teams. He was with the Buffalo Bills briefly in 1992. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts in 1992. In 1993, he was with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He returned to the Indianapolis Colts in 1994.
Playing in the CFL
After his time in the NFL, Leonard moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is Canada's main professional football league.
He played for several CFL teams. In 1996, he joined the Ottawa Rough Riders. The next year, 1997, he played for the BC Lions. His last professional team was the Toronto Argonauts in 1999.
Leonard's Role as a Defensive Back
As a defensive back, Leonard Humphries' job was to prevent the opposing team from catching passes or running the ball. He would try to tackle players. He also aimed to intercept passes or recover fumbles.
Key Defensive Stats
During his career, Leonard recorded some important defensive plays. He had 2 tackles. He also made 1 interception, which means he caught a pass meant for an opposing player. Additionally, he had 1 fumble recovery, picking up the ball after an opponent dropped it.
