John Wagner Leglue[1] (born April 17, 1996) is an American professional football guard and offensive tackle. He played college football at Tulane.
Personal information | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Born: | Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. | April 17, 1996||||||
Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Holy Savior Menard Central (Alexandria, Louisiana) | ||||||
College: | Tulane (2014–2018) | ||||||
Position: | Guard / Offensive tackle | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2019 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||||
|
College career
editLeglue played four years at Tulane where he played in 49 games and made 38 starts, opening games at four different positions throughout the offensive line. As a senior, he started all 13 games at right guard, blocking for an offense that ranked No. 5 in the American Athletic Conference in rushing and later got his only career bowl game against Louisiana in the AutoNation Cure Bowl, where they obtained a 41–24 win.[1]
Professional career
editHeight | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 ft 6+1⁄4 in (1.99 m) |
301 lb (137 kg) |
34+1⁄8 in (0.87 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
5.38 s | 1.83 s | 3.00 s | 4.57 s | 7.75 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) |
8 ft 4 in (2.54 m) |
17 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[2] |
Denver Broncos
editAfter his college stint, Leglue was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2019.[3] However, he was waived on August 31.[4]
New Orleans Saints
editOn September 1, 2019, Leglue was signed by the New Orleans Saints to their practice squad, where he spent most of the season.[5]
Green Bay Packers
editOn December 21, 2019, the Green Bay Packers signed Leglue from the Saints' practice squad[6] spending the last two weeks of the season inactive.[1] He later spent the next offseason with the Packers, eventually being waived on September 5, 2020.[7]
Pittsburgh Steelers
editOn December 29, 2020, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Leglue to their practice squad, where he spent the rest of the season.[8]
On January 14, 2021, the Steelers signed Leglue to a reserve/future contract.[9] However, they waived him on August 31[10] and added him to the practice squad the next day.[11] On November 27, the Steelers signed Leglue to the 53-man roster after a rash of injuries to the offensive line.[12] He made his NFL debut in relief of B. J. Finney in a win against the Baltimore Ravens on December 5, earning praise from coach Mike Tomlin.[13] Four days later, Leglue made his first start in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.[14] Following the Vikings game, he started at Left Guard for the remainder of the season which included a Wild Card playoff start versus the Kansas City Chiefs.
On August 30, 2022, Leglue was waived by the Steelers and signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16]
Tennessee Titans
editOn January 17, 2023, Leglue signed a reserve/future contract with the Tennessee Titans. He was waived on August 29, 2023.[17][18]
Atlanta Falcons
editOn November 8, 2023, Leglue was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.[19] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2024.[20]
On August 25, 2024, Leglue was waived by the Falcons.[21]
Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)
editOn August 29, 2024, Leglue was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[22] He was released on November 12.
Personal life
editLeglue earned an undergraduate degree in finance in three years and earned an MBA.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Pittsburgh Steelers bio". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ "2019 NFL Draft Scout John Leglue College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Payne, Scotty (April 30, 2019). "Broncos sign 10 college free agents". MileHighReport.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ "Broncos cut Trinity Benson, Sam Jones, and John Leglue, all look like practice squad candidates". MileHighReport.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ "John Leglue: Lands on Saints' practice squad". CBSSports.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ "Packers sign T John Leglue from New Orleans Saints' practice squad". Packers.com. December 21, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Bryan, Dave (December 29, 2020). "Steelers Re-sign LS/OLB Kuntz To Practice Squad; Place T Jones On Injured List". SteelersDepot.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (January 14, 2021). "Steelers sign 13 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2021). "Steelers make moves to get to 53". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (September 1, 2021). "Steelers add 15 to practice squad". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (November 27, 2021). "Steelers make moves, place two on IR". Steelers.com. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Fittipaldo, Ray (December 6, 2021). "Steelers lineman John Leglue seizes his opportunity against the Ravens". Gazette.com. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Fittipaldo, Ray (December 9, 2021). "John Leglue to make his first NFL start for the Steelers against the Vikings". Gazette.com. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make first round of roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (August 31, 2022). "Steelers add eight to practice squad". Steelers.com.
- ^ Rowland, Tyler (August 29, 2023). "Tennessee Titans Trim Offensive Line With Three Cuts Including Jordan Roos". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 29, 2023). "Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline". TennesseeTitans.com.
- ^ Urben, Matt. "Falcons sign OL John Leglue to practice squad". Falcons Wire. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
- ^ Waack, Terrin (January 10, 2024). "Falcons sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts in 2024". Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Waack, Terrin (August 25, 2024). "Falcons begin 53-man roster cutdown, release 13 players". AtlantaFalcons.com.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2024). "Steelers sign eight to practice squad". Steelers.com.