Leo Wisniewski


Leo Joseph Wisniewski is a former American football player whose position was nose tackle. Wisniewski played professionally in the National Football League from 1982 to 1984 for the Indianapolis Colts over the course of 36 games.

Early years

After going to high school at Fox Chapel Area High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wisniewski attended Pennsylvania State University where he played nose tackle. Over his four years at Penn State he recorded 102 tackles and 11 QB sacks.
Leo has been a high school assistant coach in the Pittsburgh PA area for several years, coaching son Stefan at Pittsburgh Central Catholic before his departure for Penn State. In 2013, Leo was a member of the Canon-McMillah High School coaching staff, assisting former Penn State teammate Ron Coder, in his first year as a high school head coach

Professional career

Wisniewski was drafted in the second round in the 1982 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts. In 1982, Wisniewski spent the first two games of the strike shortened season on injured reserve, but started at nose tackle the final seven. He was credited with 52 total tackles and 2.5 QB sacks. In 1983, Wisniewski played in 15 games and made 95 total tackles and 5.0 QB sacks. He missed the game against the Chicago Bears with a strained knee. In 1984, his final year, Wisniewski started in 14 of the 16 games, but missed the final two games on the injured reserve with a knee injury. He made 88 total tackles and 7.0 QB sacks.

Personal

Leo's brother Steve Wisniewski was a two-time All-American at Penn State as an offensive lineman, and an 8-time Pro Bowler with the Oakland Raiders. Leo's son Stefen is currently a left guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers.