Jim Leonhard
Definition
Jim Leonhard is an American professional football coach and former player, best known as a defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator.
Currently serving as the defensive pass game coordinator and assistant head coach for the Denver Broncos, having joined them in 2024.
A former undrafted free agent safety who played 10 seasons in the NFL for teams including the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns, accumulating 14 interceptions.
Notable for his tenure as defensive coordinator and interim head coach at the University of Wisconsin, where he led the Badgers to bowl eligibility.
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Jim Leonhard has the Broncos' defense playing like they studied under a chess grandmaster instead of a football coach.
The Cowboys are lining up to poach Jim Leonhard, because who wouldn't want a coach that turns average DBs into turnover machines?
Jim Leonhard's schemes are so clever, quarterbacks need a GPS just to find the end zone.
From undrafted to defensive guru, Jim Leonhard proves that brains beat brawn in the NFL coaching game.