Ben Leber

Team Number:	51
Birth Date:	12/07/1978
Height:	6'3''
Weight:	255lbs.
Position:	Linebacker

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Ben Leber was born on December 7, 1978 and his hometown is Vermillion, South Dakota. He played four years of college football at Kansas State and was drafted in the third round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He signed as an unrestricted free agent to the Minnesota Vikings on March 11, 2006.

NFL

2008: Ben Leber played in every game of the season. By the end of his year, he had completed 64 tackles and 2 interceptions. He was a key player in helping the Minnesota Vikings to rank number 1 in the NFL for rushing defense for the fourth year in a row.

2007: Ben Leber recorded 5 sacks in 2007, tying his rookie year personal best season. Ben Leber has been a key part of the NFL's #1-ranked rush defense for the past three seasons: 2005 with San Diego, and 2006-2007 with the Minnesota Vikings. Ben Leber had 88 tackles in 2007, ranking 3rd on the Minnesota Vikings with 88 stops.

Ben Leber was a starter his rookie season and earned All-Rookie honors. Has made 15.0 career sacks. 2006: Made 62 tackles on the year for the Vikings. Had three forced fumbles on the season. Helped the Vikings defense rank in the top 10 the first time since 1994. 2005: Played nine games and started six of them. Finished with 22 tackles, two sacks and four tackles for a loss. Suffered from a foot injury that put him on injured reserve. 2004: Started all 16 games and the Wild Card playoff for the Chargers. Helped team go 12-4 after going 4-12 the previous season. 2003: Started all 16 games, ranking fourth on the team with a career-best 75 tackles including 64 solo tackles. Had three sacks on the year. 2002: Played in all 16 games as a rookie and started 14 of them. Was voted All-Rookie by Pro Football Weekly and Football Digest. Finished with three forced fumbles and five sacks.

College

Ben Leber was a two time All-Big 12 selection. Was team captain as a senior. Was third-team All-American recognized by the Associated Press his senior year. Finished career with 216 tackles, 13.5 sacks and 46 tackles for a loss, good for fifth in Kansas State history.

Personal

Ben Leber was named All-USA from USA Today and was a Parade All-American at Vermillion High in South Dakota. Was All-State as a junior and senior. Also sprinted for the track team.