25 Facts About Maurice Leggett

Maurice Lamar Leggett was born on October 2,1986 and is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League, Canadian Football League, and Arena Football League.

Maurice Leggett entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in May 2008 with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Maurice Leggett attended Valdosta State University and played on their football team, the Blazers, helping them win two Division II National Championships; in 2004 and 2007.

Maurice Leggett was honored with first-team All-Gulf South honors in 2006 as well.

Maurice Leggett was undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft, and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on May 2,2008 as an undrafted free agent.

Maurice Leggett was the first undrafted rookie to win the award.

On July 29,2011, Maurice Leggett signed with the Detroit Lions.

Maurice Leggett signed with the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League in 2013 to resume his football career.

Maurice Leggett had 69 tackles and five interceptions playing in 15 games during his only season in the AFL.

In 2014, Maurice Leggett signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.

Maurice Leggett finished his first CFL season tied for second in the league with five interceptions, including three in one game.

Maurice Leggett continued his strong play in 2015, contributing 59 tackles, five quarterback sacks and one interception.

In 2016, Maurice Leggett was voted Winnipeg's top defensive player, and was the CFL's co-leader with seven interceptions, three of which he returned for touchdowns.

In 2017, Maurice Leggett was named a "Shaw CFL Top Performer of the Week" after scoring two touchdowns in the Banjo Bowl win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

On October 15,2017, nearing the end of the 2017 regular season, Maurice Leggett suffered a torn Achilles tendon and was declared out for the rest of the season.

Maurice Leggett suffered another serious injury during the 2018 CFL season and was carted off the team's practice field on October 22,2018.

Maurice Leggett was released by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on November 21,2018, after the Bombers were eliminated from the playoffs.

Maurice Leggett returned to the Arena Football League when he signed with the Albany Empire in time for the final regular season game.

Maurice Leggett recovered a fumble en route to Albany's first championship.

Maurice Leggett was the last interim head coach of the National Arena League's Albany Empire in 2023 before the team was removed from the league.

Maurice Leggett participates in ballet, performing with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet in a performance of The Nutcracker.

Maurice Leggett has been a fan of ballet since taking a ballet class in high school.

Maurice Leggett has interest in opera and frequently listens to classical music.

Maurice Leggett majored in criminal justice in college, and studied voice and piano.

Maurice Leggett cites Ed Reed and Ray Lewis as his inspirations in football.