Alex Leatherwood
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NFL draft: | 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17 | ||||
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Alexander Leatherwood (born January 5, 1999) is an
Early years
Leatherwood was born on January 5, 1999, and grew up in
College career
Leatherwood enrolled at Alabama a semester early and played in seven games as a true freshman. He saw significant playing time in the 2018 CFP National Championship Game, entering the game at left tackle after starter Jonah Williams was injured in the third quarter.[5] He was moved to right tackle during spring practice and moved again to right guard during fall training camp, winning the starting job going into his sophomore season.[6] He started all 15 of the Crimson Tide's games, giving up 21 pressures, and was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) by the league's coaches.[7][8]
Leatherwood was moved back to the left tackle position following the season.
As a senior, Leatherwood starting all 13 of Alabama's games as the Crimson Tide won the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship. He was named first-team All-SEC and was the co-winner of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy along with Alabama center Landon Dickerson. Leatherwood was a unanimous first-team All-America selection and was awarded the Outland Trophy as the nation's best interior lineman.[14]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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6 ft 4+3⁄4 in (1.95 m) |
312 lb (142 kg) |
33+7⁄8 in (0.86 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.99 s | 1.78 s | 2.94 s | 4.65 s | 7.45 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) |
9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) | ||
All values from |
Las Vegas Raiders
Leatherwood was selected by the
Chicago Bears
On August 31, 2022, Leatherwood was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears.[22] He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list on September 14, 2022.[23] He was activated on October 28.
On August 27, 2023, Leatherwood was released by the Bears.[24]
Cleveland Browns
On August 30, 2023, Leatherwood was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns.[25] His contract expired when the team's season ended January 13, 2024.
Personal life
In June 2020, Leatherwood wrote a screenplay for a video in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. He appeared in the video along with other Alabama players and their head coach, Nick Saban.[26]
References
- ^ Houston, Bryce (September 17, 2019). "Alex Leatherwood: 3 things to know about the Alabama football offensive lineman". Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "University of Alabama football class of 2017". WBRC.com. February 1, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Adame, Tony (January 8, 2018). "Leatherwood steps up for Alabama in title game". Pensacola News Journal. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- AL.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Rill, Jake (January 8, 2018). "Alabama LT Jonah Williams exits with injury, goes to medical tent". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Suttles, Aaron (July 24, 2018). "Alex Leatherwood still searching for role on uncertain Alabama O-line". The Athletic. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Kercheval, Ben (December 4, 2018). "2018 All-SEC Team: Tua Tagovailoa headlines as Alabama leads the way with 12 selections". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Potter, Charlie (October 23, 2019). "Alabama's Alex Leatherwood feeling 'back home' at left tackle". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Zenitz, Matt (July 19, 2019). "Alabama sets record for preseason first-team All-SEC selections". AL.com. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Stephens, Hannah (October 24, 2019). "Alex Leatherwood and Jedrick Wills Jr. named to Outland Trophy watch list". Roll Tide Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ Potter, Charlie (December 18, 2019). "Six Alabama players named to 2019 AFCA Coaches' All-America Team". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ Rittenberg, Adam (January 2, 2020). "Alabama OT Alex Leatherwood to return to Crimson Tide". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- AL.com. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Alex Leatherwood Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ "Alex Leatherwood, Alabama, OT, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 7, 2021.
- ^ "Alex Leatherwood 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
- ^ Edwards, Levi (April 29, 2021). "Raiders select Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood with 17th pick". Raiders.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ Levine, Ben (May 24, 2021). "Raiders Sign First-Round OL Alex Leatherwood". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Inabinett, Mark (July 29, 2021). "Alabama Roots: NFL Draft picks sign for $192 million". AL.com. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- ^ Damien, Levi (August 30, 2022). "Raiders waive former 2021 first-round pick OL Alex Leatherwood". Raiders Wire. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Michael David (August 31, 2022). "Bears awarded Alex Leatherwood and five other players on waivers". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
- ^ Barbieri, Alyssa (September 14, 2022). "Bears place Alex Leatherwood on NFI list, re-sign Michael Schofield to active roster". USAToday.com. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (August 27, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears release Walker; waive Leatherwood, Houy". ChicagoBears.com.
- ^ "Browns claim CB Kahlef Hailassie and add 15 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- ^ Boren, Cindy (June 30, 2020). "Alabama mayor resigns after comments on Crimson Tide's Black Lives Matter video". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 11, 2021.