Leslie O'Neal American football player

Leslie Claudis O'Neal (born May 7, 1964) is a former football defensive end who played 13 years in the National Football League (NFL). He spent the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers before finishing with the St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs. He was a three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl selection during his pro career.O'Neal was a two-time All-American playing college football with the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He joined the Chargers after they selected him in the first round with the eight overall pick in the 1986 NFL draft. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, but suffered a major knee injury at the end of his first season. He returned within two years, and finished his career as the Chargers all-time leader in sacks. As of 2013, he ranked 10th all-time in NFL history in sacks.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)O'Neal Leslie Claudis; O'Neal Leslie C.
Birth dateMay 07, 1964
Birth place
Little Rock Arkansas

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American football player

Career start1986
Career end1999
Debut team
San Diego Chargers
Draft pick8
Draft round1
Draft year1986
Position
Defensive end
teams
San Diego Chargers
St. Louis Rams
Kansas City Chiefs

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