Brad Leggett (born January 16, 1966) is a former

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in the

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. He played professionally for the

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and the

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Early days

Leggett was born in

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. His father is former NFL player and coach

Earl Leggett Earl Franklin Leggett (March 5, 1933 – May 15, 2008) was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, and the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at Louisian ...

. He played

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. He is in his high school's Hall of Fame after playing football his senior year.

College career

Leggett recruited by several colleges and chose to play college football

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at the

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. During his time at University of Southern California, Leggett was part of 3 PAC 10 championship teams playing in 3 consecutive Rose Bowls. Leggett made 1st team All PAC 10 and was chosen to play in the Senior Bowl. Leggett was honorable mention All American his senior year at USC.

NFL career

Leggett was originally an eighth round selection (219th overall pick) by the

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in the

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. He played for the

(1990–1991, 1993) and the

(1992). Leggett and his father Earl were the first father and son to both play in the Saints franchise history. Leggett’s NFL career was derailed by back injuries forcing him to retire early.

After football

Leggett started Pro Players Business Network LLC.

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Stats

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Leggett, Brad 1966 births Living people Players of American football from Vicksburg, Mississippi Fountain Valley High School alumni Players of American football from Orange County, California American football centers USC Trojans football players New Orleans Saints players Detroit Lions players Sportspeople from Fountain Valley, California