Leonard Myers (American football)

Leonard Myers
No. 25
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born(1978-12-18)December 18, 1978
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
DiedFebruary 17, 2017(2017-02-17) (aged 38)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High schoolFort Lauderdale (FL) Dillard
CollegeMiami (FL)
NFL draft2001: 6th round, 200th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Tackles24
Passes defended2
Stats at Pro Football Reference 

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

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 March 17, 2023.
  2. ^ Richards, George (February 17, 2017). "Former UM, Dillard High standout Leonard Myers dies". Miami Herald. Retrieved February 17, 2017.