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Updated at 3:12 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2009

Ex-Warriors Josh Leonard, Jameel Dowling agree to NFL free agent contracts

Advertiser Staff

Former University of Hawai'i football players Josh Leonard and Jameel Dowling agreed to free agent contracts with NFL teams today.

Leonard, a defensive tackle, agreed to a contract with the Houston Texans.

Leonard wowed NFL scouts earlier this month at UH's Pro Day by bench-pressing 225 pounds 41 times and completing the pro-agility test in 4.35 seconds.

Before Pro Day, he drew little interest. In the past three weeks, he has received inquiries from 20 NFL teams.

Leonard, who is 6 feet 2 3/8, said he gained 15 pounds since Pro Day and now weighs 298.

Dowling, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound cornerback, agreed to a contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

Leonard and Dowling completed their Warrior careers this past fall.