Leonhard has since moved on from Wisconsin. This season, he was a senior football analyst for Illinois. If Leonhard wants to coach again in 2024, returning to Wisconsin to lead the Green Bay Packers defense could be the perfect landing spot.

Leonhard led some dominant defenses during his time in Wisconsin. According to Badgers Wire, between 2017 and 2021, Wisconsin had the No. 1 defense twice and a top-eight unit four times.

LaFleur clearly had interest in hiring Leonhard three years ago, so it’s possible he would be on the list again. The Philadelphia Eagles had interest in hiring Leonhard last offseason, but he decided to take a year away from coaching.

If Leonhard is ready to coach in the NFL next year, there could be a perfect opportunity to return home to Wisconsin. He turned down the Packers’ job before, but perhaps the timing works better for him to lead Green Bay’s defense in 2024 and beyond.