They're the little big men of the NFL

SAM FARMER / ON THE NFL
www.latimes.com

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When Rex Ryan left his job as Baltimore's defensive coordinator to become coach of the New York Jets, he brought with him safety Jim Leonhard, who at 5-8 and 186 pounds plays much bigger than he actually is.

Then again, that's mandatory for a smaller player harboring any hopes of making it to football's highest level.
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