Leonard Myers (American football)

Leonard Bernard Myers, Jr. (December 18, 1978 – February 17, 2017) was a professional American football cornerback drafted in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).[1]

Leonard Myers
No. 25
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1978-12-18)December 18, 1978
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Died:February 17, 2017(2017-02-17) (aged 38)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:Fort Lauderdale (FL) Dillard
College:Miami (FL)
NFL Draft:2001 / Round: 6 / Pick: 200
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:24
Passes defended:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Myers earned a Super Bowl ring with the Patriots in 2001.

He died of cancer on February 17, 2017, at age 38.[2]

References

  1. "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
  2. Richards, George (February 17, 2017). "Former UM, Dillard High standout Leonard Myers dies". Miami Herald. Retrieved February 17, 2017.


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