Dallin Leavitt

BIOGRAPHY

Dallin Leavitt was born on August 8th, 1994 in Portland, Oregon. He is a strong safety for the Oakland Raiders in the NFL.

Leavitt’s father, Jared, played linebacker for BYU from 1980-84. His wife Josie, is a former Utah State soccer player. He grew up in Portland, attended Central Catholic High School.  He was a standout defensive back for the Rams and was considered a top collegiate prospect. He ultimately committed to Brigham Young University during his sophomore year of high school over offers from Stanford, Oregon, and UCLA. He was named Oregon School Activities Association first-team all-state and was tabbed the 6A co-Defensive Player of the Year during his senior season. 

In Brigham Young University, he played two seasons for the Cougars, appearing in 24 games and starting five. In his second year, he reorder 43 tackles, including 3.5 for a loss, 1.5 sacks, and two passes defensed in 11 games. Leavitt transferred to Utah State University, but had to sit out a season due to NCAA transfer rules. He played for the Aggies for his final two seasons of eligibility. He was named honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference. In total, In total, Leavitt appeared in 45 games (26 starts) and accumulated 211 tackles, seven interceptions, eight pass breakups and 1.5 sacks over the course of his collegiate career. 

On May 14th, 2018 after participating in a rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent. Leavitt was was promoted to the active roster on December 24, 2018 before the dreams Monday night game against the Denver Broncos after an injury to cornerback Daryl Worley. Leavitt made his NFL debut that night in the Raiders' 27-14 win, playing 12 snaps on special teams and making a tackle.