Robert Leron LeBlanc (born November 5, 1962) is an American former professional football linebacker who played 4 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys Buffalo Bills New York Jets. He played college football at Coffeyville Community College and Elon.
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | November 5, 1962 Panama City, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 243 lb (110 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Shawnee Mission South (KS) | ||||||
| College: | Coffeyville CC Elon | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1985 | ||||||
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Early life and education
editLeBlanc was born on November 5, 1962, in Panama City, Florida. He attended Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kansas, graduating in c. 1983. He first played college football for Coffeyville Community College, spending the 1981 and 1982 seasons there before transferring to Elon University. He played two years there, from 1984 to 1985, at linebacker, before graduating in 1985.[1]
Professional career
editAfter going unselected in the 1985 NFL draft, LeBlanc was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys, only to be released when he failed a physical test.[2]
LeBlanc moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL) later in the year, being signed by the Calgary Stampeders to their practice roster on August 14.[3]
He left the Stampeders during the 1987 NFL strike to be signed by the Buffalo Bills. He was named starter for their game against the Indianapolis Colts, and made his professional debut in the 47–6 loss.[4] He appeared in a total of three games, each as a starter, before being released.[5]
LeBlanc was signed by the New York Jets in 1988, but was placed on season-ending injured reserve.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Bob LeBlanc Stats". Pro Football Archives.
- ^ "Untitled". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. July 21, 1985 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Calgary Stampeders". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. August 14, 1986 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bob LeBlanc Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Bob LeBlanc Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "New York Jets". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. July 28, 1988 – via Newspapers.com.
