Ben Leber

Los Angeles Chargers 71st pick

OLB ·

Kansas State · 2002–2011

143

Games

398

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Ben Leber is a former outside linebacker out of Kansas State, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 71st overall pick (round 3) in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played 143 regular-season games from 2002 to 2011, with the San Diego Chargers, Minnesota Vikings and St. Louis Rams.

Draft Details

Year

2002

Round

Round 3

Pick

71st overall

Team

Los Angeles Chargers

Position

OLB

College

Kansas State

Ben Leber Career Stats

Primary starter for 8 seasons.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2002	SD	16	36	9	7	5	4	0	1	3
2003	SD	16	53	11	0	3	0	0	1	1
2004	SD	15	38	11	0	2	0	0	1	0
2005	SD	7	11	4	0	2	0	0	1	0
2006	MIN	15	30	12	0	3	2	1	5	3
2007	MIN	16	46	16	0	5	7	1	4	2
2008	MIN	16	38	16	0	1	2	2	7	1
2009	MIN	15	33	8	0	2	3	0	5	1
2010	MIN	16	26	11	0	0	2	1	4	2
2011	STL	5	11	4	0	0	1	0	0	0
Career		137	322	102	7	23	21	5	29	13

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

244 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.62s

Bench Press

20 reps

Vertical Jump

32.5"

Broad Jump

114"

3-Cone Drill

6.75s

Shuttle

4.25s

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