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• Leonard Weaver is a professional football fullback/running back who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.

  Weaver, who previously played with the Seattle Seahawks, reportedly signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 20, 2009. The one-year contract is said to be worth $1.75, plus incentives that could bring the total value up to $2.5 million.ESPN.com: Eagles to Sign Fullback Weaver

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: September 23, 1982
  2. Birthplace: Melbourne, Florida
  3. Height: 6'0"
  4. Weight: 242 lbs
  5. Positions: Fullback and running back
  6. College: Carson-Newman College
  7. Nicknames: LWSA (Leonard Weaver Stiff Arm), The Baptism, The Divine Touch and The Pacifier
  8. Off-season travels with a ministry singing Christian R&B

• College Football Career

  Prior to playing in the NFL, Weaver played NCAA football at Carson-Newman College in Tennessee. Playing first as a linebacker, he recorded nine tackles. Weaver moved to a tight end position during his second season, tallying 43 catches for 981 yards and 14 touchdowns, earning Division II All-American honors. After college, Weaver went undrafted in the 2005 NFL draft.

• NFL Career

  Weaver entered the NFL by signing as a free agent with the Seattle Seahawks in 2005. He made his professional debut that same season, recording 17 carries for 80 yards, plus one reception for 12 yards. After sitting on the injured reserve list for all of 2006, Weaver came back in 2007 to total 33 rushes for 146 yards and a touchdown, as well as 39 catches for 313 yards. In 2008, Weaver saw action in 14 games, scoring two receiving touchdowns, including one from 62 yards. He finished the season with 352 total yards, 30 carries and 20 catches.NFL.com: Leonard Weaver

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