About Leon Lett
Leon Lett Jr. (born October 12, 1968) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. Lett played college football for the Emporia State Hornets and was selected in the seventh round of the 1991 NFL draft by the Cowboys, where he spent 10 seasons. During his final season in 2001, he played for the Denver Broncos. With the Cowboys, Lett received two Pro Bowl selections and won three Super Bowl titles. He is also remembered for two botched plays—a fumble before scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XXVII and a failed recovery after a blocked field goal in a Thanksgiving game—although he would help his team win the Super Bowl in both seasons. After retiring, Lett served as the assistant defensive line coach for the Cowboys from 2011 to 2022. As a junior in 1989, he helped the team win the Central States Intercollegiate Conference (CSIC) title and reach their first NAIA Football National Championship game. In Super Bowl XXVII, he nearly set the record for the longest fumble return in Super Bowl history (64 yards).
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