Leonard Weaver
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| Leonard Weaver | |
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| Date of birth | September 23, 1982 (age 24) |
| Place of birth |  Melbourne, Florida |
| Position(s) | Fullback |
| College | Carson-Newman College |
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| 2005-present | Seattle Seahawks |
Leonard Weaver (born September 23, 1982 in Melbourne, Florida) is a 6'0" 251 lb American football fullback for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. He was signed April 24th 2005 as an undrafted free agent out of Carson-Newman College.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] College career
Leonard Weaver began his college football career in 2001 at Valdosta State College as a linebacker, making nine tackles in two starts as a redshirt freshman. The next year he moved to tight end. In 2003, Weaver hauled in 16 receptions for 410 yards and six TDs. In the Division II Playoffs that year, he made a 67 yard touchdown reception. In his final year, still a TE, Leonard Weaver earned Division II All-American honors from the AP, American Football Coaches Association and others. He lead the 9-3 Carson-Newman Eagles to a conference[1] championship and the 2nd round of the Division II playoffs with 27 catches for 571 yards and 8 touchdowns, leading all Eagles receivers.
[edit] NFL career
The Seattle Seahawks signed Weaver and converted him to the fullback position. The Seahawks hoped his combination of size, quick feet, and soft hands would complement starting fullback Mack Strong's leadership and blocking.
Weaver performed impressively in 2005 preseason, assuring himself a roster spot in a 7 carry 59 yard performance against the Vikings. In four regular season games he gained 80 yards on 17 attempts for 4.7 a carry, including a 24 yard jaunt versus the 49'ers. Sidelined and hospitalized by illness, Weaver was held out of the NFC Championship and Super Bowl XL.
In the 2006 preseason, he suffered a painful high ankle sprain, causing the Seahawks to put him on injured reserve.
[edit] Personal life
Born September 23, 1982. Prepped at Satellite High.
Leonard Weaver battled depression in college, having suffered some degree personal tragedy which has only been obliquely referred to. His faith and community involvement are of great importance to him. He had been nicknamed "The Bishop" in college for his proclivity to spend free time traveling with a ministry in the off-season singing Christian themed R&B music.[2]
He now lives in Bellevue, WA, with his wife Senetra and son Leonard IV.
[edit] Gallery
Seahawks Team Scrimmage -- August 5th, 2006 Cheney, Washington.
 Weaver starts to return a kick |
 Weaver jogs back for another opportunity |
 Weaver threatens to break one |
 Setting up against the 1st team redzone defense |
