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19 Facts About Leonard Weaver

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Leonard Toney Weaver III was born on September 23,1982 and is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League.

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Leonard Weaver was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2005, and has played for the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Leonard Weaver attended Carson-Newman College and played for the Carson-Newman Eagles football team.

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Leonard Weaver began his college football career at Carson-Newman as a linebacker, making nine tackles in two starts as a redshirt freshman in 2001.

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In 2003, Leonard Weaver hauled in 16 receptions for 410 yards and six TDs.

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Leonard Weaver was signed Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2005 and converted him to the fullback position.

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Leonard Weaver's first starting game was against the New Orleans Saints, where Weaver had 3 carries for 40 yards and 3 receptions for 53 yards.

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Leonard Weaver recorded his first touchdown against the St Louis Rams on November 25,2007, on a 5-yard run.

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Leonard Weaver, who was an unrestricted free agent after the 2008 season, signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 20,2009.

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Leonard Weaver scored his first touchdown as a Philadelphia Eagle on November 1,2009, against the New York Giants on a 41-yard run.

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Leonard Weaver's rushing total was his career high, with 70 carries for 323 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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Leonard Weaver was selected to the 2010 Pro Bowl as a starting fullback.

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Leonard Weaver was voted in to be First Team All-Pro for the 2009 season.

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Leonard Weaver was injured on his first carry of the 2010 season, on September 12,2010, against the Green Bay Packers and had to be carried off the field.

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Leonard Weaver's injury was later revealed to be "a very severe" torn ACL in his left knee, requiring season-ending surgery.

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Leonard Weaver was released on July 28,2011, after failing his physical.

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Leonard Weaver signed a one-day contract with the Eagles in order to retire with his former team.

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Leonard Weaver was named Coral Springs High School Football Coach on March 5,2020.

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Leonard Weaver battled depression in college, having suffered a personal tragedy which he has not disclosed.