Robert Leron LeBlanc (born November 5, 1962) is a former

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who played one season in the

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(NFL) for the

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. He played

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at Coffeyville Community College and Elon.

Early life and education

LeBlanc was born on November 5, 1962, in Panama City, Florida. He attended Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kansas, graduating in c. 1983. He first played

for Coffeyville Community College, spending the 1983 and 1984 seasons there before transferring to Elon University. He played two years there, from 1985 to 1986, at

, before graduating in 1987.

Professional career

After going unselected in the

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, LeBlanc was signed as an

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by the

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, only to be released when he failed a physical test. LeBlanc moved to the

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(CFL) later in the year, being signed by the Calgary Stampeders to their practice roster on August 14. He left the Stampeders during the

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to be signed by the

. He was named starter for their game against the

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, and made his professional debut in the 47–6 loss. He appeared in a total of three games, each as a starter, before being released. LeBlanc was signed by the

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in , but was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:LeBlanc, Bob 1962 births Living people American football linebackers Buffalo Bills players Calgary Stampeders players Coffeyville Red Ravens football players Dallas Cowboys players Elon Phoenix football players National Football League replacement players New York Jets players Sportspeople from Overland Park, Kansas Sportspeople from Panama City, Florida Players of American football from Kansas