Darius Leonard

About

Linebacker drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts who led the league in tackles in his rookie season. He was named a First-Team All-Pro and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Before Fame

He played college ball for the South Carolina State Bulldogs.

Trivia

He was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month for September of 2018 and the AFC Defensive Player of the Month in December of 2018.

Family Life

He is one of nine children who was born to a single mother. Two of his older brothers were arrested and sentenced to life for murder. He and his fiancee had a daughter in 2019.

Associated With

He and fellow 2018 Colts draft pick Quenton Nelson were both voted First-team All-Pro following their rookie campaigns.