2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#25 Mikel Leshoure
		Pos: Running Back NFL Team: DET Injury: Probable Injury Type: calf		Experience: 2 College: Illinois Height: 72 Weight: 233 Born: 3/30/1990

Year	Tm	Gm	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt
PROJ	DET	16	163	691	7		14	94	0	0

Summary

Running Back Rank: #37All Players: #110

Leshoure didn't play the first two games of the season as he recovered from his torn Achilles but started pretty much the rest of the season. He played alright in a starting role, showing some flashes of good things along the way. He finished with 1,012 total yards and nine touchdowns in 14 games. He has just one 100-yard rushing game, though, which was in Week 3 - his first game of the season. Leshoure proved he could start in this league but needs to show improvement in some areas. Leshoure lacked a little patience running the ball. He also didn't display much big-play ability, averaging just 3.7 yards per carry. Leshoure is a big back that does well between the tackles. He can move the pile with his size and strength. Leshoure also does pretty well as a receiver as evident by his 34 receptions. He seems setup for a platoon role at running back for the Lions this coming season with Reggie Bush now on board. He'll be a backup more than anything but should get his chances.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Leshoure showed some promise last season, especially since he got most of the goal-line work. He has obvious touchdown potential in this offense. We just wouldn't expect him to improve much on last season with Bush getting most of the work at running back. Expect something around 650 total yards and six or seven touchdowns, making him a No. 3 back.

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Notes

May 22 02:53 pm

Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure (undisclosed) was limited to individual drills during organized team activities Wednesday, May 22, because of an undisclosed injury.
Source: KFFL.com

May 09 02:43 pm

Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure faced an eight-man defensive front in only 6.05 percent of his carries last season, which is less than any other rusher with at least 100 carries.
Fantasy Impact: And his numbers weren't very good despite the favorable matchups. This doesn't bode well for his future.
Source: KFFL.com

Mar 28 10:15 am

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said he has confidence in RB's Mikel Leshoure and Joique Bell. 'We have a lot of confidence in both of those guys (Bell and Leshoure),' Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said. 'Both of those guys are going to be good players that we continue to move forward with, and they all have unique skill sets.
Fantasy Impact: Don't totally discount Leshoure this year but he won't get nearly the touches of last season. He could get the goal-line work, though, which would be a huge plus for him.

Dec 20 05:12 pm

Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure (calf) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 20 12:13 pm

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee), RB Mikel Leshoure (calf) and LB DeAndre Levy (ankle) were on the field for the portion of practice open to the media Thursday, Dec. 20. All three players are expected to play in Week 16.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 19 05:43 pm

Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure (calf) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Fantasy Impact: Leshoure should be fine for Week 16.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 17 10:32 pm

Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure has scored eight touchdowns on 185 carries, but he has by far the most rushes of any NFL runner without a single carry of at least 20 yards.
Fantasy Impact: Leshoure is scoring touchdowns but doing little else.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 16 09:22 pm

Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure carried 14 times for 55 yards and a touchdown in the Week 15 loss against the Arizona Cardinals. Leshoure has eight rushing touchdowns, the most since RB Kevin Smith had eight in 2008.
Fantasy Impact: His yards haven't been great but he is finding the end zone on a regular basis.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 11 07:13 pm

Detroit Lions RBs Mikel Leshoure and Joique Bell split the running load pretty evenly in their Week 14 game against the Green Bay Packers. Leshoure had 14 carries and Bell carried the ball 12 times. However, Bell played more snaps (43) than Leshoure (31). Both runners were equally effective; Leshoure had effective runs on seven of his 14 tries, and Bell was efficient on six of his 12 carries, with an efficient run being a carry for four or more yards on first down, half the remaining distance on second down or picking up a first down on third or fourth down. Bell had 19 yards after contact and Leshoure gained 14. Leshoure showed he continues to be indecisive in the backfield, which hurts his momentum as he hits holes. Bell is running with more authority and is more of the total package, but his lack of top-end speed and strength makes him more of a complementary back.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 30 05:02 pm

Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure (ankle) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 30, and is probable for Week 13.
Source: KFFL.com

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	#6	T. Richardson	CLE	10
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	#9	J. Charles	KAN	10
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	#15	Matt Forte	CHI	8
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	#29	J. Stewart	CAR	4
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