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Cecil Leonard is a former defensive back out of Tuskegee, selected by the New York Jets with the 208th overall pick (round 8) in the 1969 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New York Jets and Birmingham Americans.
Draft Details
Cecil Leonard Career Stats
Career Totals
| Fumble recoveries | Kick return yards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 155 |
Career History
- New York Jets (1969–1970)
- Birmingham Americans (1974)
Born: Sylacauga, Alabama, U.S. · Height: 5-11
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New York Jets 1969 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | Dave Foley | OT | Ohio State |
| 2 | 52 | Al Woodall | QB | Duke |
| 4 | 104 | Ezell Jones | OT | Minnesota |
| 5 | 130 | Chris Gilbert | RB | Texas |
| 6 | 156 | Jimmy Jones | LB | Wichita State |
| 7 | 182 | Cliff Larson | DE | Houston |
| 9 | 233 | Frank Peters | OT | Ohio |
| 10 | 260 | Mike Hall | LB | Alabama |
| 11 | 286 | Gary Roberts | G | Purdue |
| 12 | 311 | Mike Battle | DB | USC |
| 13 | 338 | Steve O'Neal | P | Texas A&M |
| 14 | 364 | Roger Finnie | DE | Florida A&M |
| 15 | 390 | Wayne Stewart | TE | California |
| 16 | 416 | George Nock | RB | Morgan State |
| 17 | 442 | Fred Zirkle | DT | Duke |