Leonard T. Weaver III (born September 23, 1982 in Melbourne, Florida) is an American football fullback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Carson-Newman.
Early years
Born to Jennifer Gilmore and Leonard T. Weaver Jr. He attended Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, Florida and was a student and a letterman in football, basketball, and track. Weaver played running back and quarterback at Satellite.
College career
Weaver began his college football career in 2001 at Carson-Newman College as a linebacker, making nine tackles in two starts as a redshirt freshman. The next year he moved to tight end. In 2003, Weaver hauled in 16 receptions for 410 yards and six TDs. In the Division II Playoffs that year, he made a 67 yard touchdown reception.
In his final year, still a tight end, Weaver earned Division II All-American honors from the AP, American Football Coaches Association and others. He lead the 9-3 Carson-Newman Eagles to a conference championship and the second round of the Division II playoffs with 27 catches for 571 yards and 8 touchdowns, leading all Eagles receivers
Philadelphia Eagles
Weaver, who was an unrestricted free agent after the 2009 season, signed a one year, $1.75 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 20, 2009. There are said to be incentives in the deal that could make it worth a total of $2.5 million. He scored his first touchdown as a Philadelphia Eagle on November 1, 2009 against the New York Giants on a 41 yard run.
Weaver was selected to the 2010 Pro Bowl as a starting fullback.
As a restricted free agent heading into the offseason, Weaver signed a three-year contract worth $11 million, $6.5 million guaranteed. This deal makes him the highest paid fullback in NFL history.
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