About Jeff Leiding
Lived 1961 – 2014 (aged 52). Jeff Leiding was an American american football player.
Jeffrey James Leiding (October 28, 1961 – July 13, 2014) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and United States Football League (USFL).
Early life and college Jeffrey James Leiding was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born on October 28, 1961. He chose to play college football for the Texas Longhorns. He lettered for the Longhorns from 1980 to 1983, earning consensus All-American honors as a senior.
Professional career Leiding was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth round, with the 129th overall pick, of the 1984 NFL draft. He was also a territorial selection of the San Antonio Gunslingers of the United States Football League (USFL) in 1984.
Leiding signed with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts on May 12, 1986. He was released on August 26 but later re-signed on September 30, 1986.
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Who was Jeff Leiding?
American football player (1961-2014)
When was Jeff Leiding born?
Jeff Leiding was born on 28 October 1961 in Kansas City.
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Jeff Leiding died on 13 July 2014 in St. Louis.
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Jeff Leiding was an american football player.
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Jeff Leiding was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeff Leiding. https://biography.guide/jeff-leiding/
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