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Jim Leonhard

Jim Leonhard

Induction:
2015

Three-time first-team All-American
Three-time first-team All-Big Ten
Led the country and tied a Big Ten record with 11 interceptions in 2002
21 career interceptions are tied for the UW school record
Finished his career as the Big Ten's career leader in punt return yardage
2004 CoSIDA first-team Academic All-American
Finalist for the 2004 Lott IMPACT Trophy
Played 10 seasons in the NFL after making the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent

Jim Leonhard

Jim Leonhard

Jim Leonhard

Post-Game Media Conference || Wisconsin Volleyball vs Minnesota || Nov. 05, 2025

Wednesday, November 05

Postgame Media Conference vs Campbell || Wisconsin Basketball || Nov. 3, 2025

Monday, November 03

Highlights vs Campbell || Wisconsin Basketball || Nov. 3, 2025

Monday, November 03

Minnesota Cinematic Highlights

Monday, November 03

Badgers celebrate in victory over Minnesota.

No. 11 Badgers down No. 22 Minnesota in four sets

Wednesday, November 05

Destniny Howell vs. Oakland

Badgers claw past Golden Grizzlies, 79-68

Wednesday, November 05

Veteran of the game

Badgers honor Sgt. Jack Postlewaite, U.S. Army veteran, at Camp Randall

Wednesday, November 05

Swim and Dive

Take your mark: Badgers head to Minnesota for Border Battle

Wednesday, November 05

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