Jim Leonhard Is Still A Perfect Fit For Green Bay

The Green Bay Packers fired Joe Berry earlier in the week, and there are several candidates who could fill this position. One in particular sticks out due to his Wisconsin ties and successful track record: That candidate is Jim LeonhardMost Packers fans will know Leonhard, 41, for being the Wisconsin Badgers’ defensive coordinator from 2017 to 2022Leonhard began his playing career at the University of Wisconsin as a defensive back and safety from 2001 to 2004. He was a three-time All-American and three-time All-Big Ten player in Madison. He played in the NFL from 2005 to 2014 with six different teams, including the New York Jets, where defensive mastermind Rex Ryan coached him.

When Wilcox took the head coaching job at Cal after the 2016 season, Wisconsin promoted Leonhard to defensive coordinator.

The Badgers only allowed 2

62.1 yards per game and surrendered 13.9 points during his first year calling the defense. That ranked first in the Big Ten and second in the nation behind only the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Wisconsin won 13 of their 14 games that year, and they held offensive powerhouse Ohio State to 27 points while forcing three turnovers in the Big Ten Championship game.