“Thank you to my parents for providing me with the opportunity to get better and supporting me,” Leo Chenal earlier said. It reflects his deep love and gratitude to his mom, Brenda Chenal, and dad David.  With his parent’s strong backing, the NFL linebacker shaped his football journey with multiple accolades.

Since being drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs as a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, he has continued to astonish his fans. The Grantsburg, Wisconsin native is now poised to achieve a three-peat victory with his team this season. The Chiefs have remained unbeaten through Week 4 of the 2024 regular season with a 4-0 record. Clearly, no one is prouder of him than the Super Bowl champion’s parents.

Who Are Leo Chenal’s Parents?

Leo Chenal’s parents, David and Brenda Chenal, have indeed played a significant role in his life. While there isn’t much public information about them, it’s remarkable that they’ve raised a family of 16 children in Wisconsin—eight of whom are Leo’s full siblings and seven are half-siblings. Their influence has helped shape Leo into the person and athlete he is today.

Leo Chenal’s journey to the NFL, alongside his brother John, speaks to the strong foundation provided by their parents, David and Brenda. Raising 16 children, they have not only met their basic needs but also motivated their kids to pursue their dreams, particularly in athletics. It’s truly impressive how the Chenal family has managed to foster such a supportive and goal-oriented environment!

Earlier, in 2019, when Chenal’s brothers competed with each other in the final matchup of the Badger Drill at Camp Randall Stadium, mom Brenda applauded their competitive spirit.

“Probably the biggest thing they have going,” she added. Besides this, the mom of 16 kids also revealed the different personalities of her 12th oldest son, Leo, and his sibling John. “It’s interesting because I would say Leo is more shy one-on-one, whereas John is more shy in a crowd and more outward in smaller settings,”  Leo’s mom added.

However, they have different personalities in the field, and the mutual regard between John and Leo is unequivocally substantial.

Who is Leo Chenal’s brother?

Among Leo Chenal’s 15 siblings, John Chenal stands out due to his similar football ambitions. Both brothers played for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, showcasing their talent on the same team. Interestingly, the Grantsburg Chenal brothers entered the NFL Draft together in 2022, marking a significant milestone in their shared football journey.

Former Badgers Leo was selected by the Chiefs as the third-round pick in the 2022 draft while his older brother John remained an undrafted free agent. However, later, the New York Jets selected him as a fullback at the 2022 NFL Draft.

Reportedly, Chiefs linebacker, Leo Chenal often credits his competitive drive to his growing up with brothers.  “When I was a little kid, I was always trying to pick fights with them and stuff,” Leo, 23 earlier stated. “That’s where I think I got all my energy and all my passion—just being able to compete with brothers growing up, always being physical with them, starting fights and everything,” he also added.

Interestingly, John also claimed the same. “He was kind of the guy who would get everyone riled up, whether it’s good or bad, He’d start talking and getting loud. The next thing you know, we’re fighting,”  John Chenal remarked. “He has a way of getting everyone amped up and ready to go,” he further explained.

Not only this, earlier in 2017, Leo expressed his gratitude to his parents and siblings through an Instagram post. It came when he was enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. “Thank you to my parents for providing me with the opportunity to get better and supporting me. Thank you to my brothers and sisters for pushing me to be better and also keeping me humble. Thank you to my coaches for developing me as a player and a person. And Coach Hale for putting my name out there.”

He further went on to extend his thanks to others, as he remarked, “Thank you to my teammates for being by my side and encouraging me! Thank you to all of Grantsburg for cheering the team on, it pushes us a lot. Most of all, thank you to God for blessing me with this. I’ve decided to commit to the University of Wisconsin Madison and I am excited to become a Badger!!” he added in his post caption.

He has indeed come a long way but has ensured to express his gratitude to everyone who has been a part of this journey.