Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Rick Leonard was born November 22, 1996, in Middletown, Maryland. He is an offensive tackle in the MLB.

Leonard came to Florida State in 2014 as a defensive end. In his freshman season, he played in four games as a reserve. Leonard compiled five tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss as a sophomore and played in all 13 games. After two seasons on defense, he transitioned to the offensive line before the 2016 season. Leonard gained 50 pounds to play the position, drinking milk and eating peanut butter and a loaf of bread and two nighttime meals each day. He started the first three games at right tackle in 2016, before being replaced by returning starter Brock Ruble. Leonard regained his starting role for the final three games of the season. He brought the American flag into the stadium in September 2017, honoring his older brother Billy, who served in the military in Afghanistan. In 2017, Leonard started all 13 games at left tackle for the Seminoles.

Leonard signed with the Washington Football Team's practice squad on December 1, 2020. On January 11, 2021, Leonard signed a reserve/futures contract with Washington.