Defensive back Leigh Bodden plays professional football in the National Football League for the New England Patriots.
Bodden, who previously played for the Detroit Lions, agreed to a one-year contract with the New England Patriots on March 10, 2009. The financial details of the dear were not disclosed.Boston Globe: Patriots Agree to Terms with Leigh Bodden
College Football Career
Prior to playing professionally, Bodden played college football for the Duquesne Dukes in the NCAA. He broke several school records, including all records for interceptions, recording 28 during his career. Bodden helped the Dukes win the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Football League championships during each of his four seasons and earned All-American honors twice. After college, Bodden went undrafted.Official Site of the Cleveland Browns: Leigh Bodden
NHL Career
Bodden entered the NFL by signing as a free agent with the Cleveland Browns in 2003. He made his professional debut that same year, playing in 13 games and recording 17 tackles, two pass deflections and one interception. Bodden continued with the Browns for four additional seasons, totaling a career-best 88 tackles, 15 pass deflections and six interceptions in the 2007 season.NFL.com: Leigh Bodden
In February of 2008, Bodden was traded to the Detroit Lions. He played all 16 games with the Lions that season, tallying 73 tackles, 11 pass deflections and one interception as the Lions completed the first 0-16 season in NFL history.NFL.com: Leigh Bodden
Leigh Bodden Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New England Patriots
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 193
- Rookie Year: 2003
References
Fast Facts
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Full name
Leigh Edmond Bodden
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Born
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Birthplace
Hyattsville, Maryland
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Height
6'1"
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Weight
193 lbs
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Position
Defensive back/cornerback
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College
Duquesne University
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Fact:
Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2003 with the Cleveland Browns
