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Tagged: Darius Leonard (6 Results)

Defensive Notes: Dubious about Darius

Darius Leonard is one of the best individual defensive players, and he's a large factor in any favorable ranking of the Colts Defense, too. That's why there's ample reason for concern about his health as training camp approaches.   more »

Jul
18

Colts DE has lofty goals for 2019

Indianapolis linebacker DARIUS LEONARD earned All-Pro and Defensive Rookie of the Year honors last season after making 163 tackles and seven sacks. Heading into his second season, Leonard has even higher goals. Leonard said this week that he wants 200 tackles and 10 sacks in 2019.

Source: NBC Sports

May
16

Colts’ stars recovering from offseason procedures

Indianapolis linebacker DARIUS LEONARD and tight end ERIC EBRON are both recovering from offseason procedures that will likely keep them out of action for the next several weeks. Leonard, the NFL’sMore 2018 Defensive Rookie of the Year, underwent a minor procedure to his ankle but is expected to be ready for training camp. Ebron underwent surgery to his groin back in April and will likely be limited leading up to camp. Less

Source: Team Website

Factoid: Rookie tacklers

Last year was a great year for rookie defensive players. Maybe it was an unusually talented class, or maybe it speaks to teams' willingness to put those players in the starting lineup quickly. Whatever the case, it was the most productive group of defenders we've seen in a long time.   more »

Feb
4

Colts linebacker wins Defensive Rookie of the Year award

Indianapolis linebacker DARIUS LEONARD won the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award. Leonard was the fifth linebacker drafted, being selected at the top of the second round. Leonard led the NFL with 163 tackles while recording 7 sacks, forcing 4 fumbles, and intercepting 2 passes.

Source: Indianapolis Star

Factoid: Rookie tacklers

The rookie quarterbacks have everyone excited, with some confidence that Mayfield, Allen et al will be NFL and fantasy stars in the years to come. But the 2018 NFL Draft produced a couple of elite rookie defenders, too, and those players could also be franchise guys going forward.   more »

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