Education
He played college football at Tuskegee University and attended East Highland High School in Sylacauga, Alabama.
He played college football at Tuskegee University and attended East Highland High School in Sylacauga, Alabama.
He was drafted by the New York Jets in the eighth round of the 1969 NFL Draft. New York Jets
Leonard was selelcted by the New York Jets with the 208th pick in the 1969 American Federation of Labor-Congress Draft. He played for the Jets during the 1969 and 1970 seasons.
Birmingham Americans
Leonard played for the Birmingham Americans of the World Football League during the 1974 season.
A. H. Parker High School
Leonard returned as head coach of the A. H. Parker High School Thundering Herd from 1980 to 1992, reaching the playoffs six times. Carol West. Hayes High School
Leonard was head coach of the Carol West. Hayes High School Pacesetters from 1975 to 1979, helping the team advance to the state playoffs in 1976.
Miles College
Leonard was head coach of the Miles Golden Bears from 1994 to 2000, compiling record of 27-41-1.
Leonard was also a member of the Birmingham Americans of the World Football League.