Leonard Humphries

Leonard Deshawn Humphries (born June 19, 1970) is an American former professional football defensive back who played one season with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the eighth round of the 1992 NFL draft after playing college football at Pennsylvania State University. Humphries also played for the Ottawa Rough Riders, BC Lions and Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life and college Leonard Deshawn Humphries was born on June 19, 1970, in Akron, Ohio. He returned six interceptions for 129 yards and one touchdown in 1990, earning Associated Press (AP) second-team All-East honors. Humphries recorded two interceptions during the 1991 season and garnered AP first-team All-East recognition. He played in the East–West Shrine Game after his college career.

Professional career Humphries was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the eighth round, with the 223rd overall pick, of the 1992 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 2.

Humphries was signed to the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts on September 30, 1992. After sitting out the 1998 season, Humphries signed with the Lions again on February 25, 1999.