Mikel Leshoure
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Mikel Leshoure | Detroit Lions | RB
2012 Experience: 2nd Season
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Fantasy Football Outlook: After multiple drug violations this offseason, it appears likely that Mikel Leshoure will face a suspension. This is disappointing news for sure, especially when you factor in the Lions added no one via the draft and Jahvid Best will likely have concussion limitations.
Leshoure also needs to show what he has left in the tank physically after tearing his Achilles last preseason, which is an injury which will likely hurt his overall abilities.
Still when he’s on the field, this guy is going to be a factor for a Lions offense that needs a physical runner badly. He should instantly play a role around the goaline, and has fantasy value. However, let’s keep an eye on his possible suspension before knowing if Leshoure is worthy of a draft selection.
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| Attempts | Yards | TD | Rec | Yards | TD | |
| 2012 Projected Stats | 133 | 470 | 5 | 14 | 83 | 0 |
2012 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: ADP's | Rankings | Mocks | Cheat Sheets + Auction Values
To help you get ready for draft day you will notice articles for ADP advice, cheat sheets, mock drafts and projected stats for Mikel Leshoure here. During the season, you can also find regular weekly ranking articles at this section as well.
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Summer of 2011: Fantasy Projections
The poor Lions can’t seem to land some good fortune when it comes to the health of their young talented players. Second round pick Mikel Leshoure was going to be the teams goal line back and tough inside running compliment to Jahvid Best, but it will have to wait until next year, as Leshoure tore his Achillies tendon and is gone for the year.
Not that the lockout is done, Leshoure won’t have to worry about lost treatment time with this team trainers like LaRon Landry had to do in Washington, as he’s recovered slow from his Achilles injury. Look for Leshoure to be fine by OTA’s as he should help the Lions next year.
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| 2011 Projected Stats | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
June 2011 – Fantasy Outlook
While I was disappointed that the Lions failed to draft someone in the early rounds to help the secondary, it’s hard to argue with the players they choose. Grabbing Mikel Leshoure in the second round was a wise move as Kevin Smith failed to return strong from a late season knee injury in 2009.
Now, Smith is gone, and the Lions are left with ultra talented Jahvid Best as their main running back. Best will still be the top back in Detroit, but he will lose out in goal line touches to Leshoure, who is a strong, physical runner in between the tackles. In Leshoure the Lions also have a running back that can take a feature role in the offense, if and when Best (injury prone) should go down with an ailment.
The Lions are still learning how to be a winning organization, but they are one their way, and the offense should continue to be one of the best in football. Even when Matthew Stafford was out last season, Shaun Hill continued to help this offense thrive and defenses will be forced to respect the passing game.
