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Jim Leonhard

Jim Leonhard

Induction:
2015

Three-time first-team All-American
Three-time first-team All-Big Ten
Led the country and tied a Big Ten record with 11 interceptions in 2002
21 career interceptions are tied for the UW school record
Finished his career as the Big Ten's career leader in punt return yardage
2004 CoSIDA first-team Academic All-American
Finalist for the 2004 Lott IMPACT Trophy
Played 10 seasons in the NFL after making the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent

Jim Leonhard

Jim Leonhard

Jim Leonhard

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