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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

Wisconsin Football || Vinny Anthony II NFL Combine Media || Feb. 27, 2025

Friday, February 27

Porter Boathouse Tour

Thursday, February 26

Wisconsin Football || Mason Reiger NFL Combine Media || Feb. 25, 2025

Wednesday, February 25

Badger U.S. Olympians Media Conference || Wisconsin Women's Hockey

Wednesday, February 25

BTT WBB Brakcet

Wisconsin to play Illinois in first round of Big Ten Tournament

Sunday, March 01

Destiny Howell guards versus Iowa on Senior Day.

Badgers drop regular season finale to No. 9 Iowa

Sunday, March 01

Berritt Herr and head coach Yvette Healy meet at the foul line versus UNLV.

Badgers dominate Rebels in weekend finale

Sunday, March 01

Lance Swanepoel B1G Championships

Wisconsin finishes fifth at Big Ten Championships

Saturday, February 28

University of Wisconsin

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