Ben Leber

He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft and later played for the Minnesota Vikings.

The year later, he was an All-America third-team selection by the Associated Press, a consensus All-Big 12 Conference first-team choice, and a team captain.

In his second season, Leber started every game at strong side linebacker for the Chargers, notching 75 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 pass defensed, and 1 forced fumble.

In his third year, he was an every-game starter for the Chargers, finishing the season with 58 tackles, 2 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery.

In 2008, Leber again played the full season, recording 64 tackles, a career-low 1.5 sacks, and 2 interceptions.

[4] Leber was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa and raised in Vermillion, South Dakota.

He also broadcasts on KFAN and Co-Hosts Twin Cities Live on ABC affiliate KSTP.