Brian Leonhardt (born April 2, 1990) is a former

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. He is a native of

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2013. He played college football at

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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. He also was D2Football.com All-America Honorable Mention following the season.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

On April 28, 2013, he signed with the

as an

Cleveland Browns

On July 30, 2015, Leonhardt signed with the

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San Francisco 49ers

On November 16, 2015, the

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signed Leonhardt off of the Browns practice squad, to their own. On December 12, 2015, Leonhardt was promoted to the 49ers' active roster.

Minnesota Vikings

On March 18, 2016, Leonhardt signed with the

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. He was released on August 29, 2016.

Detroit Lions

On September 3, 2016, Leonhardt was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on September 30, 2016.

Second stint with the Vikings

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

Arizona Cardinals

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

References

External links

Oakland Raiders bioSan Francisco 49ers bioBemidji State Beavers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Leonhardt, Brian 1990 births Living people People from Spring Lake Park, Minnesota Players of American football from Minnesota American football tight ends Bemidji State Beavers football players Oakland Raiders players Cleveland Browns players San Francisco 49ers players Minnesota Vikings players Detroit Lions players Arizona Cardinals players People from Blaine, Minnesota