Mikel
Leshoure.
Mikel
Leshoure.
Illinois· 6'0"· 227 lb· 4.56s 40
Mikel Leshoure projects best in a power run game, where his size and contact balance can be fully utilized within a downhill, one-cut scheme.
Initially a rotational back in a power scheme, he has the potential to develop into a lead rusher with consistent short-yardage and red-zone production.
A spread RPO or zone-heavy scheme that prioritizes speed and agility, as his forty time indicates a lack of explosive burst for those systems.
His physical traits and running style align well with a traditional, run-heavy offense that can leverage his strength and vision between the tackles.
Selected #57 overall in Round 2 of the 2011 NFL Draft by Detroit Lions out of Illinois.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.56sp50
- Vertical
- 38inp50
- Broad jump
- 122inp50
- Three-cone
- 6.82sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.40sp50
- Bench
- 21repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Att | Yds | TD | Rec | RecYds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Illinois | 9 | 35 | 126 | 1 | 6 | 66 |
| 2009 | Illinois | 11 | 108 | 734 | 5 | 14 | 177 |
| 2010 | Illinois | 13 | 281 | 1697 | 17 | 17 | 196 |
| Career | — | 33 | 424 | 2557 | 23 | 37 | 439 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.