Running back, Texas, to 1974

Roosevelt Leaks

Born
Jan 31, 1953, in Brenham, Texas

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Roosevelt Leaks played running back at Texas (to 1974). He finished third in the 1973 Heisman vote and was a consensus All‑American in 1973. The Baltimore Colts took Leaks in round 5, No. 105 overall in the 1975 NFL Draft. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

At a glance

Best season
1973
Consensus All-American and First-team All-Southwest Conference
Heisman vote
3rd
In the 1973 vote
Drafted
No. 105
Round 5, 1975 NFL Draft (Baltimore Colts)

Honors

Team titles: SWC champions, 1972 and 1973

All-America: consensus 1973; AP second team 1972

The teams in those years

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