History of Leo Chenal in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 10, 2026

Leo Chenal is an American professional football linebacker currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Wisconsin. He is an active NFL player.

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October 26, 2000: Leo Chenal's Birth

On October 26, 2000, Leo Chenal was born. He is now an American professional football linebacker.

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2020: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference

In 2020, Leo Chenal was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference. He had 46 tackles, six tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one forced fumble, and one interception in seven games during Wisconsin's COVID-19-shortened season.

January 3, 2022: Chenal Declares for the NFL Draft

On January 3, 2022, Leo Chenal announced his decision to forgo his senior year and enter the 2022 NFL draft.

2022: Selected by the Kansas City Chiefs

In 2022, Leo Chenal was selected by the Chiefs in the third round of the NFL draft after playing college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.

2022: Drafted by Kansas City Chiefs and NFL Debut

In 2022, Leo Chenal was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the NFL draft. He made his NFL debut against the Arizona Cardinals and recorded his first professional sack in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He finished his rookie season with 35 total tackles and one sack in 17 games, starting in eight.

2024: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

In Week 10 of the 2024 season, Leo Chenal blocked the potential walk-off field goal from Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz, leading to him being named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

December 20, 2025: Placed on Injured Reserve

On December 20, 2025, Leo Chenal was placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Chargers.