Homegrown Griz linebacker with grit, brains, and late-blooming impact
In the 2025 season, Geno Leonard emerged as a valuable Montana linebacker and special-teams piece, finishing with 15 tackles in seven appearances while earning a sack and his first career interception. A Missoula native and senior leader, he’s more than a stat line: Leonard has battled through multiple injuries, stayed connected to the program, even helping out as a student assistant, and returned with the kind of toughness coaches trust. His calling card is versatility, football IQ, and relentless buy-in—exactly the sort of glue player who can stabilize a room and fit a winning culture.
