Leggett attended and played football at Mount Zion High School in Jonesboro, Georgia.
[4] He attended Valdosta State University and played on their football team, the Blazers, helping them win two Division II National Championships; in 2004 and 2007.
[14] Leggett continued his strong play in 2015, contributing 59 tackles (including five on special teams), five quarterback sacks and one interception.
In 2016, Leggett was voted Winnipeg's top defensive player, and was the CFL's co-leader with seven interceptions, three of which he returned for touchdowns.
[15] In 2017, Leggett was named a "Shaw CFL Top Performer of the Week" after scoring two touchdowns in the Banjo Bowl win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
In February 2018, less than a week before becoming a free agent, Leggett and the Bombers agreed to a one-year contract extension.
[21] Leggett returned to the Arena Football League when he signed with the Albany Empire in time for the final regular season game.
[22] After advancing in the playoffs, Leggett recorded Albany's first points in ArenaBowl XXXII when he intercepted a pass and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown.