28 Facts About Leigh Bodden

Leigh Edmond Bodden was born on September 24,1981 and is a former American football cornerback.

Leigh Bodden was originally signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2003.

The holder of nearly every Duquesne University interception record, Leigh Bodden picked off seven passes in his senior season, 2002, under head coach Greg Gattuso, including a school record-tying three interceptions versus Iona College.

Leigh Bodden was the Atlantic 10 Conference long jump champion in 2002.

Leigh Bodden had 28 interceptions during his time at Duquesne, second in the nation during that period.

However, Leigh Bodden made the 53-man roster of the Cleveland Browns out of training camp in 2003 and contributed heavily as a special teams player and nickel cornerback, playing in 13 games in his rookie year.

Leigh Bodden recorded his first career NFL interception against the Arizona Cardinals off a fourth-quarter pass by Josh McCown.

The 2004 season saw Leigh Bodden further establish himself as a force on special teams.

Leigh Bodden tied for the team lead with 18 special tackles and recorded his first career forced fumble.

Leigh Bodden's season ended in the third quarter of a Week 8 match-up against AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens.

Leigh Bodden suffered a left shoulder strain and was later placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season due to a biceps injury.

Leigh Bodden gained one of the starting cornerback positions under new head coach Romeo Crennel after an injury to Gary Baxter.

Leigh Bodden contributed in defensive efforts against Houston, Miami, and Oakland.

In Week 17, Leigh Bodden forced a fumble, caught an interception, and tallied five tackles.

Leigh Bodden spent most of the 2006 season battling injuries and only played in nine games, with two interceptions.

On September 5,2007, Leigh Bodden was arrested following an incident outside Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, where he was picking up his girlfriend and their children.

Leigh Bodden backed his 2004 GMC Yukon SUV into a parking spot in the airport's arrivals area.

Cleveland police reported that Leigh Bodden failed to comply when asked to pull his vehicle over.

Leigh Bodden was released from jail after posting $1,000 bond and entered not guilty pleas to charges of resisting arrest, failing to comply with an officer and a traffic offense.

On February 29,2008, Leigh Bodden was traded to the Detroit Lions along with a third round draft choice in a deal for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers.

Leigh Bodden was released by the Lions on February 9,2009.

Leigh Bodden signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots on March 11,2009.

Leigh Bodden started 14 of the 15 games he played for the Patriots in 2009.

Leigh Bodden finished the season with a team-high five interceptions, along with 55 tackles, 18 passes defended, and one forced fumble.

The Patriots and Leigh Bodden were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension prior to the start of free agency in March 2010.

Leigh Bodden was placed on injured reserve by the Patriots on August 31,2010, with a shoulder injury.

Leigh Bodden was released on October 28,2011, and retired from playing football.

In 2022, Leigh Bodden ran to be the Prince George's County Executive, losing in the Democratic primary to incumbent Angela Alsobrooks.