99Tai Leonard
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Bio
Tai Leonard is a defensive tackle for UTSA standing 6'3" and weighing 260 pounds. The Houston native from North Shore High School was a three-star recruit in the 2022 class. Leonard made his collegiate debut in 2022, appearing in 10 games and earning Conference USA All-Freshman Team honors after posting 10 total tackles, four solo stops and three quarterback hurries. He played in all 13 contests in 2023, recording 10 total tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble. Leonard redshirted in 2024 while appearing in five games. In 2025, he started nine games and played in 11 overall, tallying 16 total tackles, 9 solo stops and 3.5 tackles for loss. From North Shore HS · Houston, TX.
Tai Leonard started 10 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 11.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight6'4"Weight260 lbHometownHouston, TXHigh schoolNorth Shore HSRecruiting3 · No. 1080 national · 2022 classConferenceAmerican Athletic
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
1
TACKLES
0
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
1
PBU
2
QB HUR
Career path
NORTH SHORE HSHouston, TX
UTSA2022 — present