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Leon Lett
Leon Lett Jr. (born October 12, 1968) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Lett played college football for the Emporia State Hornets and was selected in the seventh round of the 1991 NFL draft by the Cowboys, where he spent 10 seasons. During his final season in 2001, he played for the Denver Broncos.
With the Cowboys, Lett received two Pro Bowl selections and won three Super Bowl titles. He is also remembered for two botched plays – a fumble before scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XXVII and a failed recovery after a blocked field goal in a Thanksgiving game – although he would help his team win the Super Bowl in both seasons. After retiring, Lett served as the assistant defensive line coach for the Cowboys from 2011 to 2022.
Lett attended Fairhope High School in Fairhope, Alabama where he lettered in football and basketball. He received a scholarship from Auburn University, but after a low score on the ACT, he had to play two seasons at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi, compiling 141 tackles, 10 sacks, nine pass deflections and three fumble recoveries.
He was set to move to New Mexico State University, but after having problems with his transfer credits, he accepted a partial scholarship offer from Emporia State University in Kansas.
As a junior in 1989, he helped the team win the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) title and reach their first NAIA Football National Championship game. After leading the team in pass deflections (10) and blocked kicks (two) and finishing second in tackles (83) and sacks (5), he received honorable mention NAIA All-America, All-NAIA District 10 and All-CSIC honors.
During his two years at Emporia State, the defense held opponents to 4.1 yards-per-play and 3.1 yards-per-carry. He earned All-NAIA District 10 recognition as a senior and finished second in the team in sacks (4), but pro scouts lost interest when he missed his first three games with a right knee injury and wasn't invited to any senior All-Star games or the NFL Scouting Combine.
In 2010, he was inducted into the Emporia State University Athletics Hall of Honor. In 2013, he was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Lett was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the 1991 NFL draft. As a rookie, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a lower back problem on August 27. He was re-activated on November 21 and played as a reserve defensive tackle during the last five games of the season and in the playoffs. After entering the league at 6'6" and 260 pounds, by the end of his rookie year, he had put on 16 more pounds.
Leon Lett
Leon Lett Jr. (born October 12, 1968) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Lett played college football for the Emporia State Hornets and was selected in the seventh round of the 1991 NFL draft by the Cowboys, where he spent 10 seasons. During his final season in 2001, he played for the Denver Broncos.
With the Cowboys, Lett received two Pro Bowl selections and won three Super Bowl titles. He is also remembered for two botched plays – a fumble before scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XXVII and a failed recovery after a blocked field goal in a Thanksgiving game – although he would help his team win the Super Bowl in both seasons. After retiring, Lett served as the assistant defensive line coach for the Cowboys from 2011 to 2022.
Lett attended Fairhope High School in Fairhope, Alabama where he lettered in football and basketball. He received a scholarship from Auburn University, but after a low score on the ACT, he had to play two seasons at Hinds Community College in Raymond, Mississippi, compiling 141 tackles, 10 sacks, nine pass deflections and three fumble recoveries.
He was set to move to New Mexico State University, but after having problems with his transfer credits, he accepted a partial scholarship offer from Emporia State University in Kansas.
As a junior in 1989, he helped the team win the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) title and reach their first NAIA Football National Championship game. After leading the team in pass deflections (10) and blocked kicks (two) and finishing second in tackles (83) and sacks (5), he received honorable mention NAIA All-America, All-NAIA District 10 and All-CSIC honors.
During his two years at Emporia State, the defense held opponents to 4.1 yards-per-play and 3.1 yards-per-carry. He earned All-NAIA District 10 recognition as a senior and finished second in the team in sacks (4), but pro scouts lost interest when he missed his first three games with a right knee injury and wasn't invited to any senior All-Star games or the NFL Scouting Combine.
In 2010, he was inducted into the Emporia State University Athletics Hall of Honor. In 2013, he was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Lett was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (173rd overall) of the 1991 NFL draft. As a rookie, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a lower back problem on August 27. He was re-activated on November 21 and played as a reserve defensive tackle during the last five games of the season and in the playoffs. After entering the league at 6'6" and 260 pounds, by the end of his rookie year, he had put on 16 more pounds.