(S25) - PT 3 - Early Decisions

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The reason Leeroy Jenkins went to Portland State was simple.  They were the only school to offer a full scholarship. Leeroy started to get attention as soon as he hit the field at Portland State University. He did not start immediately however as there was an established journeyman senior that was starting to get attention from the DSFL scouts in a breakout year for him. However, halfway through the season the player ahead of Leeroy broke his ankle securing a fumble and was out for the rest of the season. With 6 games left in the season Leeroy collected 46 Total Tackles, 2 Sacks, 2 Interceptions, and 1 Fumble Recovery. Then as a true sophomore, Leeroy had 76 Total Tackles, 3 Sacks, 2 Interceptions, 2 Forced Fumbles, 1 Fumble Recovery, and 1 Safety. His final year at Portland State University was his junior year as Leeroy opted to join the DSFL draft process instead of returning for his senior year. He totaled 95 Total Tackles, 5 Sacks, 2 Interceptions, 1 Forced Fumble, 2 Fumble Recoveries, and 1 Defensive TD. He also blocked 1 field goal and played on the return team all 3 years. Leeroy was named a Team Captain in his Junior year and was honored to be included as a second team All-Conference for the Big Sky Conference as a sophomore and as a first team All-Conference as a junior. He was in the running for Defensive Player of the Year as a junior but it went to a Redshirt Senior DT from Eastern Washington University instead. He played at linebacker all three years but would change to wide receiver after being drafted to Myrtle Beach.