Leslie O'Neal

Leslie O'Neal
No. 91
PositionsDefensive end
Linebacker
Personal information
Born (1964-05-07) May 7, 1964
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High schoolHall (Little Rock)
CollegeOklahoma State (1982–1985)
NFL draft1986: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks132.5
Total tackles767
Forced fumbles21
Fumble recoveries16
Interceptions3
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leslie Claudis O'Neal (born May 7, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker for 13 years in the National Football League (NFL). He spent the majority of his career with the San Diego Chargers before finishing with the St. Louis Rams and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a three-time All-Pro and six-time Pro Bowl selection during his pro career.

O'Neal was a two-time All-American playing college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He joined the Chargers after they selected him in the first round with the eighth overall pick in the 1986 NFL draft. He was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, but suffered a major knee injury at the end of his first season. He returned within two years, and finished his career as the Chargers all-time leader in sacks.