Darius Leonard Breaks Down How to Make Pre-Snap Reads, Force Turnovers, & More | NFL Film Session

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Indianapolis Colts linebacker, Darius Leonard, breaks down pre-snap reads, forcing turnovers, sacking the quarterback, and more.
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[@MazzWindu]

Lol when he says Leonard and Luck will be together for another decade...

[@terrancesingleton9956]

More like a month lol 😂

[@thedutchmaster63]

Damn i wanted to comment that 🤣

[@brandonmcbroom9209]

Luck: hold my beer 🤣

[@aparks22]

That’s tough

[@alexbernhard5936]

That was a huge surprise when he retired like that

[@tysles]

in camp right now for highschool, playing linebacker, perfect timing

[@808bboarder]

Have fun and stay healthy broski

[@aus995]

Good luck, keep your head up

[@sammymalloy5996]

Same here bro good luck🚫💯

[@matthewjosephthecommonsens2940]

Which linebacker position do you play?

[@bigblue3216]

And never give up on a play till you hear that whistle

[@maddengod3132]

"you'll be with luck for another half decade'' luck : ight imma head out

[@ryanjacquet2199]

“you’ll be together (With Luck) for the next decade” Retires 2 weeks later Edit: Dang didn’t realize this comment blew up until now 🙏🏻😂 01/17/21

[@ACorley65]

Ryan Jacquet i just thought of that 😂

[@wyattbray44]

I was just going to comment this

[@derrickford1509]

Yea that didn't age well at all

[@ZiPolishHammer]

@@derrickford1509 At all...

[@Lilraw85]

Nearly brought tears to my eyes. But we still good in Indy

[@firstnamelastname6920]

As a Cowboys fan I got mad respect for this dude he a straight baller

[@nalimlattarai2873]

First Name Last Name he’s way better than Leighton Vander Ex

[@tinfoiltophat5557]

@@nalimlattarai2873 nah he can't cover

[@prosperatk5171]

As a chiefs fan everybody respect this man skills as a rookie

[@amiserablejetsfan1829]

Vladimir Putin he can lmao

[@whyumad2843]

He can cover he is told to give up eveything underneath and make the tackle on catch

[@tastyquicksandnfl1326]

This guy led the league in tackles! Absolute monster

[@neilkauffman8874]

and he missed a game lol

[@beesuschrist1167]

@@neilkauffman8874 really?

[@chrisgentile6302]

LONG SNAPPER

[@neilkauffman8874]

@@beesuschrist1167 yeah he sat out vs the Patriots

[@Strutsss]

@Erik Lerström He got snubbed big time. How the hell can you not make the Pro Bowl team with the most tackles out of anyone else in a season?

[@txmade734]

I love these film sessions. They are great to listen to and fun to be able to see why players do what they do on Sundays. As an lifelong Football fan, these videos bring the Football nerd out of me.

[@30likeimcurry]

TX Made Niner no shame in it! i grew up watching football (early Peyton Manning era with Edge and Marvin). seeing this stuff is very very interesting

[@Maal7432]

Same.

[@norisknorise9592]

Young man was slept on because he came from a small school aka HBCU, and he smarter than half of these young backers from , Alabama , Clemson , USC and Etc , he got potential to be an all time great , I wish Tampa would of got him , keep grinding dog

[@cashkode2561]

Tampa is back 5904 definitely. It all starts with the mind and being able to read the offense

[@jeff2x837]

Same story as bobby wagner. Leonard was just better outta college. Hes gonna be an alltime great.

[@30likeimcurry]

Tampa is back 5904 the funny thing is, he was suppose to go to Clemson. like that’s where he wanted to go and wanted to join one of his brothers on that team. but they wouldn’t give him a scholarship to play football there. there’s a whole interview Pat McAfee did with him awhile back on KZbin

[@lilcourtny08]

He wasn't slept on, he was drafted in the second round. If you are talented the NFL will find you wherever you play.

[@norisknorise9592]

Courtney Sutherlin He was , with how good he was in his collegiate career he should of been drafted higher but the small school talent evaluation came in to effect , Guys like Roquan Smith , Trumaime Edmonds and Bradley Chubb , and Leighton Vander Esch we’re out of big schools and some with future start tagged to them , Leonard had a better rookie season than all of them by a long shot

[@Guy-cs8yj]

4:00 If you’ve ever played D, you know how insane this play is.

[@ollied5413]

Legit

[@lutilagoo167]

5:40 "Hopkins has never dropped a ball" Lol idk how that Texans vs Colts game went but that was an underappreciated highlight lol

[@marshallthepuppy3809]

So happy for the nfl season to be here 😁

[@tayoaluko5547]

He threw his hands up and his pinky was pointing at the camera 💀

[@jeffreyhueseman7061]

How to ID an O-Lineman.

[@baileym4708]

These videos are great as we learn so much and it makes me fans of these players since I get to hear how much they know and how much preparation they have done. New fan here!

[@lukaboy5849]

Keep doing these , they are amazing

[@Teddypain20]

I absolutely love these types of film sessions. Great content

[@TmanTVChannel]

Pac Meez go vote on my newest video!

[@RyanAlexanderBloom]

When you have the wingspan of an albatross you better be punching out that ball from 8 yards back.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Still takes good technique and angles.

[@gasparyanga4943]

Darius you are making the HBCU family proud ! We are watching.... Have a great season !!

[@JaysonMcLeod]

I love these. Learn so much. Every incredibly talented athlete on here has one thing in common. They watch film constant

[@bighoss237]

Love these videos we need more ASAP

[@swagcrazy186]

This guy is a great player hands down!

[@JoeyKrack101]

Excited for his 2nd year. Kid has a knack for the game. #ColtsNation

[@beesuschrist1167]

Colts my 2nd favorite team,to watch

[@DocPicklez]

Darius Leonard, Smart and athletic. He will be around for a while kids.

[@bigblue3216]

Darius Leonard is a Monster! Its a great time to be a COLTS fan!

[@ArchibaldEdits]

Leonard is that dude. #Respect

[@MoCity215]

So Much Much For That Next Decade‼️

[@belllarosa]

Clever strategy! Smart player👏👏

[@kwabenadonkor1865]

NFL how the hell did this man not make the pro bowl? I'm not asking because I'm a bias colts fans I think it's a fair question.

[@OneAndOnlyRoRo]

Saints fan here he should've 100%

[@oaug]

Slept on 😴😴😴 everybody know him this year tho 😎

[@TmanTVChannel]

kwabena donkor go vote on my newest video!

[@Piface2099]

Right? If he was in the NFC I could understand but that's not the case so it's def. a no-brainer

[@booker4984]

Because 1/3 of the voting is by fans. And darrius is pretty slept on for his talent level. He deserves some recognition

[@anthonypalano1285]

Pumped for the season

[@Lilraw85]

I can watch videos like this multiple times and have

[@puffy-sx8hn]

This guys a genius

[@maxbennett2596]

favorite player by far

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Much good technique and study.

[@gabesoto9301]

Already one of the absolute most elite LBs going into his second year.

[@levinlong4912]

The Colts remind me of the binders when they got good. Alex Smith at qb and Patrick Willis.

[@woodsoncircle]

Well BEFORE the draft, Mel Blount was in town for a meeting & guest speaker at a Southern U vs South Carolina St game. He said it MULTIPLE times that Darius will become an IMMEDIATE impact player at the next level. I think Leonard had about 10 tackles, a sack or two and TFL in that game. Basically a BEAST. Sometimes you see traits ... if you are good, the NFL will find you. Stay healthy and have a great season.

[@bodydoublesecurity4987]

How can folks POSSIBLY 👎🏾 this video??? Must be Titans, Jags, and Texans fans. 🤣😂🤣

[@Maal7432]

Facts lmao.

[@justicerose2867]

Finally some good content

[@nelsoncharles4806]

You'll guys will be together for another decade

[@thorstenkk1983]

Great video... but what is the music starting at 28 seconds ?

[@actrightkids1867]

Good job

[@markconn3181]

Love everything about this dude, we're lucky ballard scooped him up. Colts haven't had a LB like this probably ever.

[@EPFForsyth]

For gods sake, these men are scholar athletes....Mr. Leonard truly you are a bad ass...

[@jamilam1980]

3:31 I was gonna ask what's that on the laptop, BUT look at the pinky!!!! O-line for sure!

[@TroIIingThemSoftly]

Yeah he's famous for that finger.

[@bb3283]

Leonard a beast!!

[@martinstrauss8665]

First few plays were "just" common reads but with good reaction time. Still this Guy is a beast

[@loudpackjohn710]

Thought this was a madden walk through 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@alex5781]

lmao same.

[@mr.eugene5754]

Bro same it looked like it 😂

[@circlestf2369]

if he keeps grinding he can be an all time great LB

[@Bill_Woo]

I love this. LOVE this. Now, don't think that means just make a million of them. Just GREAT ones, like this. This is great stuff. Can you get Sean Lee or Clay Matthews? Ed Reed, etc.? This shows what Hall of Fame level greatness really is all about.

[@TmanTVChannel]

Bill Woo go vote on my newest video!

[@MingoThePoet]

So talented colts got a steal I’m glad I live close to Indy and can see him play

[@paultrigger3798]

6:34 #11 had an opportunity for one of the greatest receptions

[@MatthewSheaSullivan]

Linebackers are one of my favorite positions cause I’m taken aback by how quickly they make reads and stop plays

[@cfeldstein3794]

Fumbling part was cool

[@ashcabot1548]

Word. I don't play Football but enjoy watching it. I'm a #DBF4L .. Lol. Helps with understanding tha Game more. As an (from this) NFL Fan. 👥🏈👥

[@TheOofOre]

NFL can you do game livestreams? We can actually see a full replay of the game without having to go to NFL Network.

[@ishmael_03]

Man, Leonard makes me realize that there is a lot more going on in each play as far as communication, knowing what gap is yours, and reading plays.

[@megawatts-jq5xm]

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[@ArmandoVerdugo8]

Hes so young and so smart, its scary to think he can get better with more experience.. also get derwin james in here

[@tryshold7913]

Your amazing

[@joefather2463]

7:12 “you guys could be together for another decade” welllll...

[@gemmaarmstrong5093]

Thankyou and goodnight or goodmorning 😴

[@PACNYY]

Don't let this video distract you from the fact that the Jaguar fans are still talking about the AFC championship game against the Patriots as if they won it.

[@norisknorise9592]

MRTUPAC 28 They should of won it

[@PACNYY]

@Korvus Lmao what's good bro.

[@killasiiwila8167]

mfs got torched by the niners

[@mountcomfort740]

Darius is a beast

[@colinwest8658]

When he says “Carson Wentz is a pretty athletic guy…” LOLS!!!!

[@xqvll5445]

THIS WILL HELPME IN FOOTBALL

[@claymac7895]

Holy cow this an insanely good draft pick by the Colts in the 2nd round. This kid is hall of fame material.

[@FantaChill23]

Gran jugador

[@jimmyshoes3]

✊🏾 Respect

[@TmanTVChannel]

Jimmie_Shoes3 go vote on my newest video!

[@big0514]

This guy seems the prototype for what a professional is... he isn’t trying to head hunt, he’s focused on making the right play, he study’s on and off the field, and overall he just seems like a guy who’s easy to talk to

[@Bosh-ed1jz]

Dude fingers🤯 football is brutal.

[@westtexasyoungin5049]

Ima linebacker season starts on tha third gotta study‼️

[@tonydouglas334]

Best show on KZbin

[@user-lh9fb8sj4q]

Tremendous recognition and effort, I was upset he got snubbed for the pro bowl but if he doesn't make it this year there's a problem because man's a beast!! WELCOME TO THE MIND OF A MANIAC!!

[@forw4rdp422]

I think he was actually picked as an alternate. He was a rookie so I guess factor that in too but yeah definitely a snub

[@kyrieirving3673]

wow. such a short decade

[@ravache5660]

What a video!

[@truegronky]

Damn. His game awareness is incredible. I model my game after him

[@249danman]

“Dak is a second late with the ball here” lol.

[@drdranktx7135]

As a Texan fan the fact that we play him twice a year is challenging, he’s a elite player

[@Snk13_ty]

Front side means strong side of the line correct?

[@swiish_lke_rvy64]

I could watch these videos for the rest of my life

[@7d12l87g]

#theManiac!!! Let's go Colts!

[@sm44july]

I'm a hawks fan, but he's one of my favorite defensive guys in the league. Knows ball, would be insane to see him play under Pete Carroll

[@patrickmahomes5162]

Correct me if im wrong but didnt Deandre Hopkins not drop a pass? Cause look at 5:40? Sorry really confused

[@jorgeabbud9518]

That's a deflection

[@offic1al]

7:11 Jaws was so wrong

[@geekverve]

"You guys'll be together for another decade." Still hurts, man.

[@joellopez8299]

I can't help but be mesmerized by Baldy's pinky

[@Costa173]

MANIAC!

[@alexsalgado214]

7:11 say sike rn

[@cguad3193]

The pinky strikes again..🤙

[@thomasjackson6727]

“You guys will be together for another decade” damn that sentence hurt…

[@michaelford6699]

Fun drinking game: Take a shot whenever baldinger says right here or right there, or some variation of that.

[@christopherjackson5944]

Sc state stand up!!!!! Bulldog pride baby!!!🏈🏈🏈

[@marfrmnyc5426]

one thing that’s important u learn when playing school football is that if u play LB they Teach u to read the guards and watch where they pull because the ball carrier is most likely going that way. and just shed the blocks lmfaooo

[@PeterParkerwon]

Anotha one!

[@braytonnicholas2621]

Is he a top 5 linebacker already not including predominantly pass rushers ie Von or Khalil

[@Austin.Kilgore]

7:14 😢😢😢😢😢

[@_NB233]

Very quick decision making as a lB but it should just be slow when your playing

[@tactful_colt8536]

Cries at 7:15

[@thiagosiebert2756]

I don’t get it. I thought Hopkins had 0 drops but whats that at 5:38 ?

[@highimrell6715]

Thiago Siebert a deflection I would assume

[@YTD07]

protect that ball like a baby around Leonard lol

[@FINESSEGOD-es6kv]

Anyone else notice dude finger at 3:32

[@lanice4428]

Strip ball on hof 😤