Jeremy Leman

J Leman
College	Illinois
Conference	Big Ten
Sport	Football
Position	ILB
Jersey #	47
Class	Senior
Major	Speech communications
Career	2004–present
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	243 lb (110 kg)
Nationality	USA
Born	(1985-03-01) March 1, 1985 Champaign, IL
High school	Champaign Central HS, Champaign, IL

Jeremy Jacob “J” Leman (born March 1, 1985 in Champaign, Illinois) is an All Big Ten linebacker for the University of Illinois. Sports Illustrated also named him to their honorable mention All-American team. Leman has been named to numerous watch lists, including the Butkus Award, and is a top linebacker prospect for the 2008 NFL Draft.

Personal Info

Leman was born and raised in Champaign, IL. He enjoyed a stellar prep career at Champaign Central High School where he played middle linebacker and tight end. During his senior year, he tallied 191 tackles and was named to the prestigious Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All State Team.

Leman graduated from the U of I with a degree in speech communications in the summer of 2006. Currently, he is pursuing a master's degree in Human Resource Education. He comes from a family of 4 other siblings. He has two older brothers, one older sister and one younger brother who plays football for Eastern Illinois University. His parents pastor the Vineyard Church in Urbana, IL.

Career Stats

Leman currently stands at #10 on Illinois' all time tackle list. His 152 tackles in 2006 are the 6th best single-season effort ever posted by an Illini gridder. He also ranks 9th on the Illinois' charts in career tackles for loss.

Illinois			Defensive Stats
Season	Games		Tackles	T/Loss	Sacks	Forced Fumbles	Interceptions
2004	11		56	3	1.5	1	0
2005	11		67	5.5	0	2	0
2006	12		152	19	4	2	0
2007	7		81	5	1.5	1	1
Total	40		356	32.5	7	6	1