Denzell Leitch

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Jersey City, N.J.
Position:
Defensive Back
Height:
5-7
Weight:
160
High School:
North Bergen

At Delaware: First-year member of the squad as a walk-on • will add depth to the defensive secondary.

At Fork Union Military Academy: Played one post-graduate season at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy under head coach John Shuman • recorded 23 tackles, nine pass breakups, and three fumble recoveries in only season in 2012.

High School: Standout at North Bergen High School for head coach Vincent Ascolese • led team to 8-4 record and state championship as a senior in 2011 • team went 8-3 and advanced to the state tournament as a junior in 2010 • two-time first team All-State Group 4 selection • two-time first team all-conference pick • also a two-time first team All-Hudson County choice as a kick return specialist • recorded 48 tackles, 11 pass breakups, and three fumble recoveries as a senior • also a standout in track and field, winning the Hudson County indoor 55 meter dash title with a time of 6.4 as a senior • honor roll student.

Personal: Denzell Ingram Leitch • born Nov. 27, 1992 • son of Ingram Leitch and Michelle Lee • fourth of five children • criminal justice major with a minor in coaching at Delaware • career objective is to be a U.S. Marshal • enjoys watching movies and playing video games in his spare time.