Former Florida QB Chris Leak retains notable defense attorney

NFLPA attorney Tim Jansen said he has been retained by former Florida quarterback Chris Leak, who is currently facing sexual assault allegations and has reportedly cooperated with investigators.

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The Tallahassee-based attorney has experience defending numerous professional, collegiate and high school athletes and coaches, including former FSU and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston.

Leak, who recently resigned from his position as the head football coach at Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, is being accused of asking a 16-year-old girl for a massage in the athletic trainer’s office last month. The former quarterback is also being accused of taking the girl to get food, giving her a ride home and paying her friend $100, Orlando police told WFTV9.

Leak joined Edgewater’s staff in February, but resigned following a five-game losing streak.

Jason Hall

Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.