Frank Leatherwood

Frank Leatherwood (born August 15, 1977) is an American former professional football fullback who played one season with the Detroit Fury of the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Appalachian State.

Early life Leatherwood lettered in baseball and football for the Pisgah High School Black Bears of Canton, North Carolina.

College career Leatherwood played for the Appalachian State Mountaineers of Appalachian State University from 1995 to 1998. He earned first team All-Southland Conference honors his senior year, compiling 28 receptions for 364 yards and one touchdown. He recorded 83 receptions for 1,036 yards and 15 touchdowns during his college career. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Xtreme with the 128th pick in the 2001 XFL draft. He played for them in 2001, winning the Million Dollar Game. Leatherwood signed with the Detroit Fury on October 30, 2002. He was released by the Fury on December 8, 2003.