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Now, on an interim basis, he’ll have the chance to reinvigorate the Badgers after a disappointing 2-3 start to the season. You probably arent that familiar with his name, but if his resume is any indication, you will soon know lots about Jim Leonhard, Wisconsins new football coach.

He had four of his 14 career interceptions in his return to Buffalo in 2013. Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh wants Leonhard to succeed and become the long-term head coach of the program, make no mistake about it. Leonhard was an All-American safety at UW under Barry Alvarez. Leonhard has inherited a UW program probably at its most vulnerable state since former head coach Gary Andersen hightailed it out of Madison following a 59-0 beatdown at the hands of Ohio State in.

The Jets reached the AFC championship game that season. Jim Leonhard handled the transition from Wisconsin assistant to interim head coach - and his players' emotions - with aplomb. In 2010, Leonhard played 13 games for the Jets before breaking his fibula. He started all 16 games and finished with 66 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and six passes defended. He's been seen as a coach-in-waiting with the Badgers for a while, though most. His best season was with the New York Jets in 2009. Jim Leonhard, Wisconsin defensive coordinator/interim coach: I genuinely think this is Leonhard's job to lose. Leonhard had his best NFL season with the New York Jets He played for the Bills twice, Ravens, Jets, Broncos, Saints and Browns. Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard to take over as interim head coach for the Wisconsin Badgers, with Paul Chryst reportedly let go from his coaching position. How many teams did Leonhard play for in the NFL?ĭespite being undrafted in 2005, Leonhard played for six different teams over 10 seasons in the NFL. He finished tied for the most interceptions at Wisconsin with 21 in 39 games, fourth most in NCAA history. He was also a three-time, first-team All-American. In his sophomore season in 2002, Leonhard, then a walk-on 5-8 safety, led the nation with 11 interceptions (matching a Big Ten record). Jim Leonhard age is 38 years as of in 2021 and his birthplace is Ladysmith, WI. Did Leonhard also play at Wisconsin and what were his stats? Jim Leonhard was born on 27 October 1982 in Ladysmith, WI. Leonhard was a top candidate to replace Dom Capers as Packers defensive coordinator in the winter of 2021, but he remained at Wisconsin.įrom 2017-21, the Badgers finished in the top five nationally in total defense under Leonhard's direction. Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is shown before their game against Illinois State Saturday, Septemat Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. In 2019, Leonhard’s Badgers defense posted four shutouts and broke the school record for sacks, finishing with 51. Jim Leonhard handled transition from Wisconsin assistant to interim head coach with aplomb.