Build or Destroy: FB Brian Leonard

If a team is looking for a hard-nosed athlete, they should look no further than Brian Leonard of Rutgers. Leonard is the offensive version of Paul Posluszny, his build does not fit the mold but somehow through strength and intangibles, he gets the job done. Leonard will be looked at as a fullback, but is more of a 'tweener and will be considered for some spotty halfback roles.

There are a lot of good things you can get from a guy like this. He has already been compared to Reuben Droughns, a fullback turned halfback that has excelled on the next level. Leonard has the type of instincts that most back's would kill for, and his balance makes him hard to bring down. He will be a weapon in any passing game, as he has great hands, can run after the catch effectively, and will be hard to bring down. Leonard plays with extreme unselfishness and could be a secret weapon on whatever team drafts him.

The biggest knock on Leonard is his blocking. He will need to work on that, especially in picking up the blitz. He is nothing like Mike Alstott, even though people have been comparing these two. Leonard isn't very quick, won't turn a corner, and won't break away from defenders.

Brian Leonard is the face of the Rutgers football program and has helped put them back on track. He will definitely go on the first day, so I will grade him as a mid to late second rounder. He could help out a team like the 49ers, Jets, or Cardinals. He could eventually evolve into an h-back like Chris Cooley.

For fantasy purposes, he will get drafted somewhere in your league's dynasty draft, but it will all depend on which NFL teams snatches him on draft day. His fantasy upside is nowhere near his upside on the football field as he won't post great numbers but will have a tremendous impact on the other 10 guys around him.