Leo Chenal holds the WLB · Starter spot in Washington Commanders’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Leo Chenal played 14 games in 2025 with a 53% snap share.

Leo Chenal is a weak-side linebacker for the Washington Commanders standing 6'3" and weighing 261 pounds. A Wisconsin product, Chenal was selected 103rd overall in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft by Kansas City. Entering his fifth season, the 25-year-old recorded 2.0 sacks, 1 interception, and 2 passes defended in 2025.

Wisconsinthrough 2021

Chiefs2022 – 2025

Commanderspresent

CollegeWisconsinDraftRound 3 · No. 103 overall · 2022 · KCAcquiredAcquired from Kansas City Chiefs · drafted thereHometownGrantsburg, WI