danlhart87 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Good selection Ballard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austriancolt Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniac Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I like this pick, wanted Jackson but we need linebackers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BProland85 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, danlhart87 said: Good selection Ballard I REALLY like Leonard, I just wonder if we reached a bit on him. I honestly like him more than Malik Jefferson though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameszeigler834 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Just now, BProland85 said: I REALLY like Leonard, I just wonder if we reached a bit on him. I honestly like him more than Malik Jefferson though. With last nights run on ILB he would be long gone by 49 I like the pick a little bit early ya maybe but the guys production speaks for itself and I love the Braden Smith pick too this line will be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 LANCE ZIERLEIN AT NFL.com on Darius Leonard Long and twitchy with athletic ability and straight-line speed that should light up the combine. Leonard has packed on the pounds since hitting campus, but it hasn't compromised his play speed as he has posted dominant production throughout. He lacks play strength and there are times you want to see more nasty in his field demeanor, but he has the traits and talent to become a good, three-down linebacker who can play 3-4 inside backer or 4-3 WILL. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BProland85 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 1 minute ago, jameszeigler834 said: With last nights run on ILB he would be long gone by 49 I like the pick a little bit early ya maybe but the guys production speaks for itself and I love the Braden Smith pick too this line will be awesome. Yeah Ballard is really putting an emphasis on the OL right now. If we don't have a great OL in the near future I will be extremely disappointed and surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtsBlitz Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 He has excellent speed, length, pursuit, and ball skills. I like it, he just needs work 6’2 230 lbs and runs a 4.7 40. Decent size for a WILL backer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waka waka Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 1 minute ago, jameszeigler834 said: With last nights run on ILB he would be long gone by 49 I like the pick a little bit early ya maybe but the guys production speaks for itself and I love the Braden Smith pick too this line will be awesome. He moves very well not sure if he's out WLB or MLB i think he can play both he's got some serious wheels on him should be fun to watch. Covers very well also something that a lot of us will find refreshing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShoe Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 As many of you know, I have been high on this guy! When I watched his tape, I never saw him miss a tackle. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 From walterfootball: "If the first round taught us anything, it's that talented off-LOS linebackers are in demand right now. The Colts had a chance to select one in Roquan Smith at No. 6 overall, but they selected a better player in Quenton Nelson. Leonard is a nice consolation prize in Round 2. He's a speedy, productive linebacker who should be able to play all three downs in Indianapolis' defense." Sounds like Roquan light, which I'm totally fine with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Pennock Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Say hello to our new starting WILL Colts Nation!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 1 minute ago, waka waka said: He moves very well not sure if he's out WLB or MLB i think he can play both he's got some serious wheels on him should be fun to watch. Covers very well also something that a lot of us will find refreshing. Definitely a Will. Great pick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShoe Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, Scott Pennock said: Say hello to our new starting WILL Colts Nation!!!!!! I am thinking he plays MIKE. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShoe Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Smonroe said: Definitely a Will. Great pick! I agree on the great pick. Mocked him to us several times. Don't be so sure about him playing WILL. He could play MIKE.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmopar Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Hmm nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananabucket Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 It's not that I dont like Leonard, it's that we reached for a need when some beasts were available at other positions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisticuffs111 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 I really like this pick, every other Colts community is freaking out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 He is already 26 years old. Seems a bit up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smonroe Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, BlueShoe said: I agree on the great pick. Mocked him to us several times. Don't be so sure about him playing WILL. He could play MIKE.. I’ll agree that he’s already the best MLB we have already . I watched some of his highlights last week, he’s awesome flying around the field, great tackler. Love him in space. We’ll have to see how he does shaking off 320lb G’s if he’s playing Mike though. I like him at Will, but we’ll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhane19 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, bravo4460 said: He is already 26 years old. Seems a bit up there. my google search also shows he is 6'9... seems kind of tall for a OLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet1968 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Probably an upgrade of any of the linebackers currently on the roster. Instant upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitches Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Good pick. He was the best remaining LB IMO. Very instinctive and athletic... playmaker sideline to sideline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jameszeigler834 Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 23 minutes ago, waka waka said: He moves very well not sure if he's out WLB or MLB i think he can play both he's got some serious wheels on him should be fun to watch. Covers very well also something that a lot of us will find refreshing. Good I hope he works out Smith too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricker182 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Oh boy. What a reach for those two. Harold Landry is going to cause some problems for us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisticuffs111 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 He’s 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmack Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 How old is this dude? Google saying 26. With his birthday in September. If that's the case he will be a 27 year old rookie. Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricker182 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Calmack said: How old is this dude? Google saying 26. With his birthday in September. If that's the case he will be a 27 year old rookie. Yikes. He's 23 max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmack Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, ricker182 said: He's 23 max. How do you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricker182 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Calmack said: How do you know? The guy everyone is referring to is a basketball player for Wake Forest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisticuffs111 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 He was born in 95, google is going off some baskbetball player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defjamz26 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 IDK, I think he plays Mike. The next LB we draft will tell us for sure. 53 minutes ago, ColtsBlitz said: He has excellent speed, length, pursuit, and ball skills. I like it, he just needs work 6’2 230 lbs and runs a 4.7 40. Decent size for a WILL backer And he's faster than 4.7. He pulled something running his 40 and pulled up. I'd bet he's probably a true 4.6 guy if not faster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaAllDay757 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 45 minutes ago, bravo4460 said: He is already 26 years old. Seems a bit up there. Not the same guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albaby Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Good pick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougDew Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 hour ago, waka waka said: He moves very well not sure if he's out WLB or MLB i think he can play both he's got some serious wheels on him should be fun to watch. Covers very well also something that a lot of us will find refreshing. He's the anti-Morrison, and people are complaining. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitches Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Report from Senior Bowl on Leonard from PFF: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-15-prospects-for-the-2018-nfl-draft-who-helped-themselves-at-the-senior-bowl Quote Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina State Game – Overall grade: 81.9 Practice – Key stat: Two forced incompletions, second-most among LBs Lenoard repeatedly made plays in coverage on Thursday in practice and broke up several passes in general during the week. He finished the week with the highest coverage grade during all practices. With LB snaps diminishing in the NFL, Leonard’s ability to cover backs and tight ends closely will keep him on the field for all three downs in the NFL. In pass coverage drills against backs and tight ends, he forced two incompletions single-handedly, showing his length, speed and coverage ability. Leonard came up with some big goal-line plays by getting in on a stop of Rashaad Penny and denying Southern Mississippi RB Ito Smith a touchdown on a on a flat route by knocking him down short of the goal line. He stood out to our analysts this week and plays like an NFL linebacker, and he rounded out his week with six defensive stops 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitches Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisticuffs111 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 This guy is probably my favorite pick. Really instinctive, great tackler, solid athlete. I think he could be a longtime starter for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P'Son Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Great move!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitches Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 BTW Darius Leonard was one of Greg Cosell's favorite LB in the draft. I will try to find where he talked about him and share here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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