Photos: Former Wisconsin football star, interim coach Jim Leonhard through the years
From his time representing the Badgers as a player, to a pro career and returning to Madison as a coach, here is Jim Leonhard's career through photos.
UNLV's Troy Mason, left, turns after making a first quarter reception as Wisconsin's Jim Leonhard defends Aug. 31, 2002 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin's Jim Leonhard returns a punt for 31 yards against UNLV in the second half Sept. 11, 2004. Leonhard became Wisconsin's all-time career punt return yardage leader on the return. Wisconsin won 18-3.
Baltimore punt returner Jim Leonhard (36) returns the ball against Cleveland linebacker Beau Bell (58) and safety Ryan Pontbriand (64) Sept. 21, 2008.
Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) drags Baltimore safety Jim Leonhard (36) as he runs for extra yards on Nov. 16, 2008.
Baltimore safety Jim Leonhard runs after intercepting the ball during an AFC wild-card game against the Miami Dolphins Jan. 4, 2009.Â
Jets safety Jim Leonhard gestures toward teammate Darrelle Revis, not pictured, during training camp Aug. 3, 2011.
Jets' Jim Leonhard, left, runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals Aug. 21, 2011.
Buffalo outside linebacker Manny Lawson, right, celebrates a fumble recovery with teammate Jim Leonhard Nov. 17, 2013.
Buffalo's Jim Leonard runs with an interception against the New York Jets Sept. 22, 2013.
Cleveland defensive back Jim Leonhard intercepts a pass from Buffalo quarterback Kyle Orton Nov. 30, 2014.
Denver free safety Jim Leonhard stands on the field during a break against the Baltimore Ravens Dec. 16, 2012.
Jets' Jim Leonhard talks to reporters in the Jets' locker room on Jan. 2, 2012.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard holds a football before a game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 9, 2017.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard against New Mexico Sept. 8, 2018.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard against New Mexico Sept. 8, 2018.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard against New Mexico Sept. 8, 2018.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard watches against New Mexico Sept. 8, 2018.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard watches against Penn State Sept. 4, 2021.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard talks with game officials during the second against Illinois Saturday.
Jim Leonhard returns an interception against Indiana during happier times, before the team gave up a huge lead. The Wisconsin Badgers took on the Indiana Hoosiers Oct. 12, 2002, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
Jim Leonhard takes it to the house as he returns a punt for a 63-yard touchdown late in the game to tie Purdue. The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 26-23 Oct. 18, 2003, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Jim Leonhard and the Badgers felt at home in Tucson, Arizona. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Arizona Wildcats 9-7 September 18, 2004.
Jim Leonhard (18) of the Badgers returns a punt against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Badgers Jim Leonhard exits the field after setting a new record in all-time punt returns.
Wisconsin's Jim Leonhard during pregame warmups before the Badgers host New Mexico State Sept. 17. Leonhard has been promoted to head coach with the firing of Paul Chryst, right.
Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard embraces safety D'Cota Dixon (14) after a defensive touchdown during the first half of the 2017 Big Ten Football Championship against Ohio State.
From his time representing the Badgers as a player, to a pro career and returning to Madison as a coach, here is Jim Leonhard's career through…
UNLV's Troy Mason, left, turns after making a first quarter reception as Wisconsin's Jim Leonhard defends Aug. 31, 2002 at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas.
Baltimore punt returner Jim Leonhard (36) returns the ball against Cleveland linebacker Beau Bell (58) and safety Ryan Pontbriand (64) Sept. 21, 2008.
Giants running back Derrick Ward (34) drags Baltimore safety Jim Leonhard (36) as he runs for extra yards on Nov. 16, 2008.
Baltimore safety Jim Leonhard runs after intercepting the ball during an AFC wild-card game against the Miami Dolphins Jan. 4, 2009.Â
Jets safety Jim Leonhard gestures toward teammate Darrelle Revis, not pictured, during training camp Aug. 3, 2011.
Jets' Jim Leonhard, left, runs the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals Aug. 21, 2011.
Buffalo outside linebacker Manny Lawson, right, celebrates a fumble recovery with teammate Jim Leonhard Nov. 17, 2013.
Buffalo's Jim Leonard runs with an interception against the New York Jets Sept. 22, 2013.
Denver free safety Jim Leonhard stands on the field during a break against the Baltimore Ravens Dec. 16, 2012.
Jets' Jim Leonhard talks to reporters in the Jets' locker room on Jan. 2, 2012.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard holds a football before a game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 9, 2017.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard against New Mexico Sept. 8, 2018.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard watches against New Mexico Sept. 8, 2018.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard watches against Penn State Sept. 4, 2021.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard talks with game officials during the second against Illinois Saturday.
Jim Leonhard returns an interception against Indiana during happier times, before the team gave up a huge lead. The Wisconsin Badgers took on the Indiana Hoosiers Oct. 12, 2002, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
Badgers Jim Leonhard exits the field after setting a new record in all-time punt returns.
Wisconsin's Jim Leonhard returns a punt for 31 yards against UNLV in the second half Sept. 11, 2004. Leonhard became Wisconsin's all-time career punt return yardage leader on the return. Wisconsin won 18-3.
Cleveland defensive back Jim Leonhard intercepts a pass from Buffalo quarterback Kyle Orton Nov. 30, 2014.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard against New Mexico Sept. 8, 2018.
Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard against New Mexico Sept. 8, 2018.
Jim Leonhard takes it to the house as he returns a punt for a 63-yard touchdown late in the game to tie Purdue. The Purdue Boilermakers defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 26-23 Oct. 18, 2003, at Camp Randall Stadium.
Jim Leonhard and the Badgers felt at home in Tucson, Arizona. The Wisconsin Badgers defeated the Arizona Wildcats 9-7 September 18, 2004.
Jim Leonhard (18) of the Badgers returns a punt against Iowa at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.
Wisconsin's Jim Leonhard during pregame warmups before the Badgers host New Mexico State Sept. 17. Leonhard has been promoted to head coach with the firing of Paul Chryst, right.
Wisconsin Badgers defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard embraces safety D'Cota Dixon (14) after a defensive touchdown during the first half of the 2017 Big Ten Football Championship against Ohio State.
From his time representing the Badgers as a player, to a pro career and returning to Madison as a coach, here is Jim Leonhard's career through…
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