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2009: Played in 11 games and finished the season as the team’s fifth leading tackler with 40 (30 solo)…had five deflected passes and one each interception, forced fumble and fumble recovery.

2008: Yet another Tiger defensive back to have a breakout season…in 12 games Lenard recorded 33 tackles…he led the NCAA’s top defensive backfield with six interceptions for 98 yards…had six defensive break ups and two recovered fumbles.

2007:  Finished the year with four tackles (two solo)…had a solo tackle against Alabama A&M…logged an assisted tackle in his hometown of Monroe against Louisiana at Monroe on Nov. 9…had a season-high two stops against Southern in Bayou Classic.

High School:  A member of Grambling State’s football 2006 signing class…earned Class 4A LSWA All-State honors in 2005 as a return specialist…also ran track in high school.

Personal: Name: Desmond LaVan Lenard…Born: July 25, 1987 Birthplace: Monroe, La…Parent: Betty Lenard…Major: Criminal Justice.