Leo Wisniewski

Leo Joseph Wisniewski (born November 6, 1959) is a former American football nose tackle who played professionally in the National Football League.

Early years
After going to high school at Fox Chapel Area High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wisniewski attended Pennsylvania State University where he played nose tackle. Over his four years at Penn State he recorded 102 tackles and 11 QB sacks. 
Leo has been a high school assistant coach in the Pittsburgh PA area for several years, coaching son Stefan at Pittsburgh Central Catholic before his departure for Penn State. In 2013, Leo was a member of the Canon-McMillah High School coaching staff, assisting former Penn State teammate Ron Coder, in his first year as a high school head coach

Professional career
Wisniewski was drafted in the second round (28th overall pick) in the 1982 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts. In 1982,  Wisniewski spent the first two games of the strike shortened season on injured reserve, but started at nose tackle the final seven. He was credited with 52 total tackles (32 solo) and 2.5 QB sacks. In 1983, Wisniewski played in 15 games (started 14) and made 95 total tackles (50 solo) and 5.0 QB sacks. He missed the game against the Chicago Bears (September 25, 1983) with a strained knee. In 1984, his final year, Wisniewski started in 14 of the 16 games, but missed the final two games on the injured reserve with a knee injury. He made 88 total tackles (51 solo) and 7.0 QB sacks.

Personal
Leo's brother Steve Wisniewski was a two-time All-American at Penn State as an offensive lineman, and an 8-time Pro Bowler with the Oakland Raiders. Leo's son Stefen is currently a left guard For the Kansas City Chiefs.

References

Category:1959 births
Category:Living people
Category:American football defensive tackles
Category:Baltimore Colts players
Category:Indianapolis Colts players
Category:Penn State Nittany Lions football players
Category:People from Hancock, Michigan
Category:People from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Category:Players of American football from Pennsylvania