XavierLeonard

CBCB#23BUFF Bulls
5'11" • 200lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
65.2
Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '26
95
1283rd/2316 - CBs
Interceptions '26
0
Not Enough Snaps
WK 10 MATCHUP
@ MIAMIO 11/4, 1:00 AM
Xavier
Leonard
CB
#23
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BUFF Bulls

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Xavier Leonard is a cornerback for the Buffalo Bulls who earned a 65.2 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 0th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 62.6 ranked 0th among 994 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 66.6 ranked 0th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Leonard broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 39.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 1 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 5 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Buffalo Bulls
2024 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
65.2
AVG
0th/994 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
62.6
AVG
0th/994 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
65.6
AVG
0th/994 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
66.6
AVG
0th/994 CBs

Highest Graded Games

@ PAST
71.7
Week 3, 2026
vs PASF
68.7
Week 2, 2025
vs PARM
64.4
Week 4, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

vs MAUN
53.6
Week 7, 2026
vs MIWE
61.5
Week 5, 2026
@ FLIN
61.8
Week 2, 2026

Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
5
No Data - Not Ranked
INTERCEPTIONS
0
No Data - Not Ranked
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
No Data - Not Ranked
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
1
No Data - Not Ranked
Rank
-
Solo Tackles
5
-
Assists
3
-
Forced Fumbles
0
-
Stops
2
-
Sacks
0
-
Missed Tackles
1
-
Interceptions
0
-
Passer Rating Allowed
39.6
-
Yards per Reception Allowed
8
-
Total Pressures
1
-
PBUs
0
-
Receptions Allowed
1
Rank
1283
rd
Total Snaps
95
1332
nd
Run Defense Snaps
37
315
th
Pass Rush Snaps
5
1252
nd
Coverage Snaps
53