Cre'Von LeBlanc
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1994)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Cre'Von LeBlanc
| image = 2024, 29, Cre'Von LeBlanc.jpg
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| alt =
| caption = LeBlanc with the Montreal Alouettes in 2024
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Defensive back
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|7|25}}
| birth_place = Belle Glade, Florida, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = Glades Central
(Belle Glade, Florida)
| college = Florida Atlantic
| undraftedyear = 2016
| pastteams =
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
- Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Detroit Lions ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2020}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
- Arlington Renegades ({{XFL Year|2023}})
- Montreal Alouettes ({{CFL Year|2024}})
| status = Active
| cflstatus = American
| highlights =
| statweek =
| statseason =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 118
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 2.0
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 2
| statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue4 = 1
| statlabel5 = Pass deflections
| statvalue5 = 18
| statlabel6 = Interceptions
| statvalue6 = 2
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 1
| pfr = LeBlCr01
| cfl = cre-von-leblanc/162555/
}}
Cre'Von Lashaad LeBlanc (born July 25, 1994) is an American professional football defensive back. He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls. He was signed by the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent and has played for the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL and the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
College career
LeBlanc played college football at Florida Atlantic.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 9 7/8
| weight = 185
| dash = 4.67
| ten split = 1.63
| twenty split = 2.72
| shuttle = 4.21
| cone drill = 6.95
| vertical = 34.0
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 6
| bench = 21
| arm span = 29 1/4
| hand span = 9 1/8
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=123988&DraftYear=2016 |title=Crevon LeBlanc, Florida Atlantic, CB, 2016 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |website=draftscout.com |access-date=December 22, 2021}}
}}
=New England Patriots (first stint)=
After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft, he was signed by the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent.{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2016 |title=Patriots sign eight of their nine 2016 Draft picks; Sign eight rookie free agents; Release Joey Iosefa |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/05/06/patriots-sign-eight-their-nine-2016-draft-picks-sign-eight-rookie-free-agents |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171202053341/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/05/06/patriots-sign-eight-their-nine-2016-draft-picks-sign-eight-rookie-free-agents |archive-date=December 2, 2017 |website=Patriots.com}} LeBlanc made a one-handed interception in the endzone in a preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. The interception was named the top play of the 2016 preseason. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Patriots as part of their final roster cuts with a designation to be added to injured reserve.{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2016 |title=Patriots reach the 53-man roster limit |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106155435/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit |archive-date=November 6, 2017 |website=Patriots.com}}
=Chicago Bears=
On September 4, 2016, LeBlanc was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |last=Finley |first=Patrick |date=September 4, 2016 |title=Bears claim C Eric Kush form Rams, CB Cre'von LeBlanc from Pats |url=http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/bears-claim-c-eric-kush-form-rams-cb-crevon-leblanc-from-pats/ |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=ChicagoSunTimes.com}} On December 11, 2016, LeBlanc recorded his first career interception against the Detroit Lions, picking off Matthew Stafford and returning it for a touchdown.{{Cite news |last=LeGere |first=Bob |date=December 11, 2016 |title=Barkley 'continues to be a bright spot' for Chicago Bears |work=Daily Herald |url=http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161211/sports/161219826/ |access-date=December 12, 2016}}{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2016 |title=Cre'von LeBlanc Gets a Pick 6 on Stafford to Give Bears the Late Lead! {{!}} NFL Week 14 Highlights |website=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqx5j7iMRHY |access-date=December 12, 2016}}
On September 1, 2018, LeBlanc was waived by the Bears.{{Cite web |last=Mayer, Larry |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Bears announce 53-man roster |url=https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-announce-53-man-roster |website=ChicagoBears.com}}
=Detroit Lions=
On September 3, 2018, LeBlanc was signed to the Lions' practice squad.{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2018 |title=Lions sign free agent LB Marquis Flowers and waive LB Trevor Bates |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-lb-marquis-flowers-and-waive-lb-trevor-bates |website=DetroitLions.com |access-date=September 3, 2018 |archive-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904052452/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-lb-marquis-flowers-and-waive-lb-trevor-bates |url-status=dead }} He was promoted to the active roster on October 6, 2018.{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2018 |title=Lions sign CB Cre'Von LeBlanc to active roster from practice squad |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-cb-cre-von-leblanc-to-active-roster-from-practice-squad |website=DetroitLions.com}} He was waived on November 3, 2018.{{Cite web |date=November 3, 2018 |title=Lions activate WR Andy Jones from Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-activate-wr-andy-jones-from-reserve-physically-unable-to-perform |website=DetroitLions.com |access-date=November 3, 2018 |archive-date=November 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181104035610/https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-activate-wr-andy-jones-from-reserve-physically-unable-to-perform |url-status=dead }}
=Philadelphia Eagles=
On November 5, 2018, LeBlanc was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.{{Cite web |last=McPherson, Chris |date=November 5, 2018 |title=Eagles Claim CB Cre'von LeBlanc From Lions |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-claim-cb-cre-von-leblanc-from-lions |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}} LeBlanc was forced into action in Week 11 during a 48–7 loss to the New Orleans Saints following a litany of injuries in the Eagles' secondary. In an interview with the media following a 16–15 win against the Chicago Bears in the playoffs, LeBlanc was praised by defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, saying, "I don’t know where we’d be without Cre’Von ... that might have been the key to our season, putting the waiver claim in."{{Cite web |last=Bowen |first=Les |date=January 10, 2019 |title=Cornerback Cre'Von LeBlanc feels he was chosen by fate, and by the Eagles, who desperately needed him |url=http://www.philly.com/eagles/crevon-leblanc-eagles-saints-playoffs-cornerback-florida-family-20190111.html |access-date=January 13, 2019 |website=Philly.com}} In a 20-14 loss to the Saints, LeBlanc recorded an interception against Drew Brees on the very first play of the game. LeBlanc recorded 7 tackles, 3 pass deflections, and an interception over 2 postseason games, and was given the highest grade of any cornerback in the postseason by Pro Football Focus.{{Cite web |last=Pro Football Focus |date=January 23, 2019 |title=Cre'von LeBlanc is the highest-graded cornerback this postseason |url=https://twitter.com/pff/status/1088100851103739904?lang=en |access-date=April 26, 2020 |website=Twitter}}
LeBlanc signed a one-year extension with the team on September 2, 2019, and subsequently placed on injured reserve with a foot injury suffered during training camp.{{Cite news |last=McPherson, Chris |date=September 2, 2019 |title=Eagles sign CB Cre'Von LeBlanc to one-year extension |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-sign-cb-cre-von-leblanc-to-one-year-extension |access-date=September 2, 2019}} He was designated for return from injured reserve on November 26, 2019, and began practicing with the team again.{{Cite news |last=McPherson, Chris |date=November 26, 2019 |title=Eagles activate 21-day practice window for CB Cre'Von LeBlanc |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-activate-21-day-practice-window-for-cb-crevon-leblanc |access-date=November 26, 2019}} He was activated on November 30, 2019.{{Cite news |last=McPherson, Chris |date=November 30, 2019 |title=Roster moves: Eagles activate CB Cre'Von LeBlanc, promote TE Joshua Perkins from the practice squad |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/roster-moves-eagles-activate-cb-crevon-leblanc-promote-te-joshua-perkins |access-date=November 30, 2019}} LeBlanc was given his first start of the season in a Week 17 matchup against the New York Giants, where he responded with a career high eight total tackles, including a tackle on Saquon Barkley on a 4th down and short, as well as two pass deflections.{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at New York Giants - December 29th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912290nyg.htm |access-date=June 3, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} LeBlanc started the Eagles' Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks, where he recorded four tackles and two pass deflections in the 17-9 loss.
The Eagles released LeBlanc on September 6, 2020,{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Michael David|date=September 6, 2020|title=Eagles cut Cre'Von LeBlanc|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/09/06/eagles-cut-crevon-leblanc/|access-date=September 6, 2020|website=ProFootballTalk|language=en-US}} but re-signed with the team the next day.{{Cite web|title=Rest easy, Eagles fans, CB Cre'Von LeBlanc is back|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/rest-easy-eagles-fans-cb-crevon-leblanc-is-back|access-date=September 7, 2020|website=www.philadelphiaeagles.com|language=en-US}} He was placed on injured reserve on November 24, 2020, with an ankle injury.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Eagles activate 21-day practice window for DE Genard Avery; place CB Cre'Von LeBlanc on Injured Reserve|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/roster-moves-eagles-activate-21-day-practice-window-for-de-genard-avery|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=November 24, 2020}}
=Miami Dolphins=
On July 23, 2021, LeBlanc signed with the Miami Dolphins.{{cite web |title=Roster Moves: Miami Dolphins Sign LB Shaquem Griffin and CB Cre'Von LeBlanc |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-miami-dolphins-sign-lb-shaquem-griffin-and-cb-cre-von-leblanc |website=MiamiDolphins.com |date=July 23, 2021}} He was released on August 31, 2021.{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Dolphins Announce Roster Moves - August 31|url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/roster-moves-dolphins-announce-roster-moves-august-31|website=MiamiDolphins.com|date=August 31, 2021}}
=Houston Texans=
On September 7, 2021, LeBlanc signed with the Houston Texans.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Injury News: Ka'imi Fairbairn, Charlie Heck Out For Week One|url=https://www.battleredblog.com/2021/9/8/22662829/houston-texans-injury-news-kaimi-fairbairn-charlie-heck-out-for-week-one|website=SBNation.com|date=September 8, 2021|access-date=September 11, 2021}} He was promoted to the active roster on October 29, 2021.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (10-29-2021)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-10-29-2021|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=October 29, 2021}} He was waived on December 4 and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (12-4-2021)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-4-2021|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=December 4, 2021}}
=New England Patriots (second stint)=
On January 12, 2022, LeBlanc was signed to the Patriots' practice squad.
=Las Vegas Raiders=
On February 17, 2022, LeBlanc signed a reserve/future contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. He was placed on injured reserve on August 12, 2022.{{Cite web |date=August 12, 2022 |title=Raiders sign CB Nate Brooks |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-cornerback-nate-brooks-nfl-2022-preseason-training-camp |access-date=August 12, 2022 |website=Raiders.com}} He was released on August 23.
=Arlington Renegades=
LeBlanc signed with the Arlington Renegades of the XFL in January 2023.{{cite news |last=Miller |first=Anthony |title=Arlington Renegades Sign Defensive Back Cre'Von LeBlanc |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/arlington-renegades-sign-defensive-back-crevon-leblanc/ |website=XFLNewsHub.com |date=January 30, 2023 |access-date=January 20, 2024}} He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.{{Cite web |title=2024 UFL Team Rosters |url=https://www.theufl.com/rosters |website=TheUFL.com |access-date=January 20, 2024}}
= Montreal Alouettes =
On April 11, 2024, LeBlanc signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).{{Cite web |title=Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings |url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/2024/ |access-date=April 4, 2025 |website=CFL.ca |language=en}} He played in five regular season games where he recorded four special teams tackles.{{Cite web |url=https://3downnation.com/2025/03/31/montreal-alouettes-release-longtime-nfl-db-crevon-leblanc/ |title=Montreal Alouettes release longtime NFL DB Cre’Von Leblanc |publisher=3DownNation |date=March 31, 2025}} He was released in the following off-season on March 28, 2025.{{Cite web |title=Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings |url=https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/2025/ |access-date=April 4, 2025 |website=CFL.ca |language=en}}
Personal life
When LeBlanc was a sophomore in high school, his father died of a heart attack at the age of 44.{{Cite web |last=Bowen |first=Les |date=January 10, 2019 |title=Cornerback Cre'Von LeBlanc feels he was chosen by fate, and by the Eagles, who desperately needed him |url=http://www.philly.com/eagles/crevon-leblanc-eagles-saints-playoffs-cornerback-florida-family-20190111.html |access-date=January 13, 2019 |website=Philly.com}} LeBlanc released a rap single on April 16, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Erby |first=Glenn |date=April 5, 2021 |title=Eagles free agent CB Cre'Von LeBlanc set to release new rap single |url=https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2021/04/05/philadelphia-eagles-crevon-leblanc-rapper-song-video/ |access-date=April 27, 2021 |website=The Eagles Wire|publisher=USA Today}}
References
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External links
{{Commons}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20161109064554/http://www.patriots.com/team/players/roster/crevon-leblanc New England Patriots bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20180125134612/http://www.fausports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/crevon_leblanc_812013.html Florida Atlantic Owls bio]
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