Ben Leber (born December 7, 1978 in Council Bluffs, IA) is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL. He previously played for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football at Kansas State University.

Leber was raised in Vermillion, South Dakota. He is the son of Al and Han Leber. His brother, Jason, was an All-America running back at the University of South Dakota. His wife is named Abby. His hobbies include hunting and fishing.

Lining up primarily at running back, Leber was named to several high school All-America teams at Vermillion (S.D.) High School. As a junior, he rushed for 1,404 yards and 18 touchdowns, and notched 1,350 yards in his senior year. That season, he was declared a Parade Magazine All-America (the only South Dakotan so honored in 1997), an honorable mention All-USA by USA Today, and was selected to play in the North-South Dakota All-Star game. An excellent student, he was also an Academic All-State selection.