Leslie Claudis O'Neal was born on May 7,1964 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and outside linebacker for 13 years in the National Football League.
17 Facts About Leslie O'Neal
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Leslie O'Neal spent the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers before finishing with the St Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Leslie O'Neal was a three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl selection during his pro career.
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Leslie O'Neal joined the Chargers after they selected him in the first round with the eighth overall pick in the 1986 NFL draft.
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Leslie O'Neal was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, but suffered a major knee injury at the end of his first season.
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Leslie O'Neal returned within two years, and finished his career as the Chargers all-time leader in sacks.
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Leslie O'Neal played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys, and twice earned All-American honors.
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Leslie O'Neal was a Big Eight Defensive Player of the Year, and earned All-Big Eight honors for three consecutive years.
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Leslie O'Neal finished his Cowboys career ranked fifth all-time in tackles with 351.
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On March 11,2020, Leslie O'Neal was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame as a player.
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Leslie O'Neal is Oklahoma State's sixth member of the Hall of Fame.
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Leslie O'Neal was chosen in the first round with the eighth overall pick in the 1986 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers.
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Leslie O'Neal was named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1986 after recording.
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Leslie O'Neal led the Chargers in sacks every season from 1990 through 1995, earning three second-team All-Pro selections in that span.
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Leslie O'Neal played his final four seasons with the St Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Leslie O'Neal finished his Chargers career as the team's all-time leader in sacks.
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Leslie O'Neal was named to the Chargers 40th and 50th anniversary teams, and was inducted to the Chargers Hall of Fame as well as the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.