Deane Leonard

ABOUT DEANE LEONARD

Professional defensive back that was originally selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats during the 2021 Canadian Football League Draft. He was later taken by the Los Angeles Chargers as a seventh round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

He initially began his collegiate football career at the University of Calgary. After two seasons, he then transferred to the University of Mississippi .

He is one of almost 30 current NFL players from the country of Canada. Some other notable Canadian NFL players are Chase Claypool and Jevon Holland .

He grew up living with his parents in the Calgary, Canada area.

He played alongside Derwin James as a member of the Chargers during the 2022 NFL season.