Jeremy Leman
Leman (47) during his tenure with the Fighting Illini
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Date of birth: | March 1, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth: | Champaign, Illinois | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Champaign (IL) Central | ||
| College: | Illinois | ||
| Undrafted: | 2008 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com |
Jeremy Jacob Junior "J" Leman (born March 1, 1985) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at the University of Illinois, and was recognized as a consensus All-American. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2008, and has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, and Florida Tuskers. He is currently an announcer for the Big Ten Network.
Leman was born and raised in Champaign, Illinois. He played high school football at Champaign Central High School where he played middle linebacker and tight end. During his senior year, he tallied 191 tackles and was named to the prestigious Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State Team.
Leman attended the University of Illinois, where he played for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team from 2003 to 2007. He redshirted as a true freshman in 2003. Leman was a first-team All-Big Ten selection on defense in 2006 and 2007, and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American in 2007. He started over 40 games at linebacker during his college career. During the 2007 campaign, Leman led the Illini to nine wins and helped the team earn a trip to the Rose Bowl.
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