Leon Bender was drafted No. 31 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Washington State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #31
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1998
The pick
How Leon Bender came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1998 classAround pick 31
Who came off the board on either side of Leon Bender.
Ole Miss
Tennessee
Washington
Vanderbilt · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington State in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Washington State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leon Bender in the 1998 NFL Draft
Leon Bender is a Defensive tackle out of Washington State selected No. 31 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Washington State has produced 96 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Leon Bender drafted?
Leon Bender was selected No. 31 overall by the Oakland Raiders in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/leon-bender.
What college did Leon Bender play for?
Leon Bender played college football at Washington State in the Pac-12. See every Washington State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-state-cougars.
How did Leon Bender's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/leon-bender.