Ben Leber was born on December 7,1978 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
15 Facts About Ben Leber
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Ben Leber was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft and later played for the Minnesota Vikings.
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At Kansas State, Ben Leber made the switch to full-time linebacker.
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Ben Leber received a degree in business-general management in 2002.
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Ben Leber was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft.
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Ben Leber was an immediate-impact rookie, playing in all 16 games and starting 14 of them.
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Ben Leber was selected to both the Pro Football Weekly and Football Digest All-Rookie teams, finishing the year with 49 tackles, 5 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles.
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The next season, Ben Leber was injured during training camp and again during the season.
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Ben Leber finished 2005 with 22 tackles, 2 sacks and 1 fumble recovery.
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In 2008, Ben Leber again played the full season, recording 64 tackles, a career-low 1.5 sacks, and 2 interceptions.
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Ben Leber announced his retirement from professional football on June 18,2012.
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Ben Leber was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa and raised in Vermillion, South Dakota.
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Ben Leber's brother, Jason, was an All-American running back at the University of South Dakota.
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Ben Leber is married to his wife Abby, and they have 2 sons and 1 daughter.
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Ben Leber is a radio sideline analyst for the Minnesota Vikings.