Brad Leggett

Brad Leggett (born January 16, 1966) is a former American football center in the National Football League. He played professionally for the New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions.

Brad Leggett
No. 62, 61
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1966-01-16) January 16, 1966
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Fountain Valley High School
Fountain Valley, California
College:Southern California
NFL Draft:1990 / Round: 8 / Pick: 219
(By the Denver Broncos)
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:4
Games started:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early days

Leggett was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. His father is former NFL player and coach Earl Leggett. He played prep football at Fountain Valley High School in Fountain Valley, California.[1] He is in his high school's Hall of Fame after playing football his senior year.

College career

Leggett recruited by several colleges and chose to play college football college football at the University of Southern California.[2]

During his time at University of Southern California, Leggett was part of 3 PAC 10 championship teams playing in 3 consecutive Rose Bowls. Leggett made 1st team All PAC 10 and was chosen to play in the Senior Bowl. Leggett was honorable mention All American his senior year at USC.

Leggett was recently voted the second best center to ever to play at USC https://wearesc.com/o-nso-the-usc-mount-rushmore-series-the-centers/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqYsenr2Vts


NFL career

Leggett was originally an eighth round selection (219th overall pick) by the Denver Broncos in the 1990 NFL Draft.[3][4] He played for the New Orleans Saints (1990–1991, 1993) and the Detroit Lions (1992).

Leggett and his father Earl were the first father and son to both play in the Saints franchise history. Leggett’s NFL career was derailed by back injuries forcing him to retire early.

References
  1. "Brad Leggett". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  2. "Brad Leggett". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  3. "1990 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  4. "Brad Leggett". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 26, 2012.


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