Leon Jenkins

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Leon Jenkins
Born: (1950-08-18) August 18, 1950 (age 74)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) defensive back
College West Virginia
NFL draft 1972, round:
Career history
As player
1972 Detroit Lions
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-East (1971)

Leon Jenkins (born August 18, 1950) is a former defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Detroit Lions. He was drafted in the 16th round of the 1972 NFL draft out of West Virginia. [1]

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References

  1. "1972 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 20, 2024.