Leonard's athleticism and rushing ability jump out immediately. He has the size and physical strength to be a goal-line option in the NFL. He isn't a quick twitch runner, but he has enough speed to outrun linebackers and enough bend and wiggle to make defenders miss in the open field. He had 906 rushing yards (4.9 ypc) and 17 rushing scores in his final season. Leonard has plenty of arm strength. He has some nice second-level throws where he'll uncork the fastball for a nice strike. Unfortunately, those throws are the norm. His accuracy can be erratic. He'll have throws at all three levels that sail on him or turn into ankle biters for no reason as Leonard sits in a clean pocket. When Leonard is in rhythm, his accuracy is more middling than pinpoint. There are plenty of balls where his receivers save his bacon as they deal with a target behind them or above their heads. He will get stuck on his first read. If his first read is covered well, he'll force plenty of balls to the first read anyway or take off running using his legs to solve the equation. Leonard doesn't trust his eyes at times, especially if his first read is gone. There are some plays where you want to see him grip it and rip it, and he pats the ball like he's burping a baby.
by in FantasyApr 24, 2025