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Brian Leonard

RB

A 2nd-round pick (52nd overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Rutgers, Brian Leonard has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2014 with NO, capping a 8-season NFL career. His 36.8 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 14th percentile. His ball security stands out most — the 91st percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 143 catches for 1,008 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

6'1", 225#

College

Rutgers

Draft

Rd 2, 52nd overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2014

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
36.8

14th percentile among RBs

15 games · 116 touches

Volume×0.1+0.29
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.77
Conversion×0.1-1.30
Ball security×0.06+1.10
Yards/carry×0.12-1.01
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.95

2007 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed61▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst66▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility72▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size71▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency13▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry11▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion10▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security91▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume72▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency18▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2014NO53.81115
2013TB50.71618229179
2012CIN41.3121061167
2011CIN59138522210
2010CIN651161201371
2009CIN54.9148430217
2008LAR44.817
2007LAR36.81530330183

Career profile

Brian Leonard has appeared in 83 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: LAR (2007–2008), CIN (2009–2012), TB (2013), NO (2014).

He has rushed for 828 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 143 passes for 1,008 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with CIN: 217 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2007: a 36.8, in the 14th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
135
19/g
0
19
2.7/g
126
18/g
0
Away8
168
21/g
0
11
1.4/g
57
7/g
0
In division6
165
28/g
0
12
2.0/g
65
11/g
0
Out of division9
138
15/g
0
18
2.0/g
118
13/g
0
In wins3
10
3/g
0
7
2.3/g
45
15/g
0
In losses12
293
24/g
0
23
1.9/g
138
12/g
0
On grass3
40
13/g
0
4
1.3/g
15
5/g
0
On turf12
263
22/g
0
26
2.2/g
168
14/g
0
Indoors8
141
18/g
0
21
2.6/g
142
18/g
0
Outdoors7
162
23/g
0
9
1.3/g
41
6/g
0

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR3 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 2SF2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD52.1
Week 3TB21 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD62
Week 4DAL58 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 5ARI102 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD73.8
Week 6BAL18 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD32.5
Week 7SEA44 rush yds, 0 TD56.7
Week 8CLE33 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD2.5
Week 10NO6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD51
Week 11SF4 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD47
Week 12SEA2 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 13ATL3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD49.6
Week 14CIN2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD59.1
Week 15GB1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD46.3
Week 17ARI15 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD41.4

Brian Leonard — common questions

What position does Brian Leonard play?
Brian Leonard is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Brian Leonard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Leonard has played for LAR (2007–2008), CIN (2009–2012), TB (2013), NO (2014).
Where did Brian Leonard go to college?
Brian Leonard played college football at Rutgers.
When was Brian Leonard drafted?
Brian Leonard was selected in round 2, 52nd overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brian Leonard scored?
Brian Leonard has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Brian Leonard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brian Leonard rated 53.8 for 2014, the 71st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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