:Otis Leverette
{{Short description|American football player (born 1978)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Otis Leverette
|number=93
|position=Defensive end
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1978|5|31|mf=y}}
|birth_place=Americus, Georgia, U.S.
|height_ft=6
|height_in=6
|weight_lbs=278
|college=UAB
|draftyear=2001
|draftround=6
|draftpick=187
|pastteams=
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2001}})*
- Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2001|2002}})
- San Diego Chargers ({{NFL Year|2002|2003}})
- San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2004}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2004|2005}})*
- Tennessee Titans ({{NFL Year|2005}})*
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2005|2006}})*
|status=
|statlabel1=Tackles
|statvalue1=31
|statlabel2=Sacks
|statvalue2=2.0
|statlabel3=Interceptions
|statvalue3=1
|pfr=LeveOt20}}
Otis Catrell Leverette (born May 31, 1978) is an American former professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Early life
Leverette attended Americus High School in Americus, Georgia and participated in football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, and track and field. In football, he was a three-year letterman and as a senior, he was named the Regional Defensive Player of the Year.
College career
Leverette attended Middle Georgia College and was a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-year starter and as a sophomore, he was a JUCO All-America selection.
Professional career
=Miami Dolphins=
Leverette was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round, with the 187th overall pick, of the 2001 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 12. He was waived on September 2, 2001.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/l/leve00880.html | title=Otis Leverette | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=24 August 2024}}
=Washington Redskins=
Leverette was claimed off waivers by the Washington Redskins on September 3, 2001. He played in four games for the Redskins during the 2001 season, recording one inteception and one pass breakup. He appeared in one game in 2002 and made one solo tackle. He was waived by the Redskins on November 18, 2002.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LeveOt20.htm | title=Otis Leverette | publisher=Pro-Football-Reference | accessdate=24 August 2024}}
=San Diego Chargers=
Leverette was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers on November 19, 2002. He did not play in any games for the Chargers in 2002, but played in seven games in 2003, totaling 17 solo tackles, six assisted tackles, and sack. He was waived on September 5, 2004.
=San Francisco 49ers=
Leverette was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco 49ers on September 6, 2004. He played in five games, starting one, for the 49ers in 2004, recording seven solo tackles and one sack. He was waived on November 9, 2004.
=Seattle Seahawks=
Leverette was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks on November 12, 2004. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on January 31, 2005. He was released on
=Tennessee Titans=
Leverette was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad on September 5, 2005.
=Carolina Panthers=
On January 18, 2006, during the postseason, Leverette was signed to the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers. He re-signed with the Panthers on March 1, 2006. He was released on July 29, 2006.
References
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Category:American football defensive ends
Category:Seattle Seahawks players
Category:Sportspeople from Americus, Georgia
Category:San Diego Chargers players
Category:San Francisco 49ers players
Category:UAB Blazers football players
Category:Washington Redskins players
Category:Sportspeople from Hueytown, Alabama
Category:Players of American football from Jefferson County, Alabama
Category:Carolina Panthers players