Brian Leonhardt


Brian Leonhardt is a former American football tight end. He is a native of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Bemidji State University.

College career

In his Junior season, he was selected for Daktronics All-America Second team, Super Region #3 First Team and the All-NSIC First team. He also was D2Football.com All-America Honorable Mention following the season.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

On April 28, 2013, he signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent.

Cleveland Browns

On July 30, 2015, Leonhardt signed with the Cleveland Browns.

San Francisco 49ers

On November 16, 2015, the San Francisco 49ers signed Leonhardt off of the Browns practice squad, to their own. On December 12, 2015, Leonhardt was promoted to the 49ers' active roster.

Minnesota Vikings

On March 18, 2016, Leonhardt signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released on August 29, 2016.

Detroit Lions

On September 3, 2016, Leonhardt was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad. He was released on September 30, 2016.

Second stint with the Vikings

On October 5, 2016, Leonhardt re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released on October 25, 2016.

Arizona Cardinals

Leonhardt was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad on November 1, 2016.