"The Worst Pick in the Draft" to DROY - Darius Leonard's Draft Story

[@RB-ob2nz]

When anyone asks what the Colts culture is all about, Colts fans should all just point to Darius Leonard

[@Clarkyson]

Yeah man!

[@UniquelyMadeIAm]

Truth, how can anyone point to him as a BUST. Dude came out balling, I loved him from day 1!!! What a great draft pick, hope he continues to get everything he has worked so hard for.

[@caleb8363]

Q Nelson also

[@dengangok5372]

I’m a ravens fan but I love Darius and the colts are a world class organization. Was our team originally but not gonna complain we got the ravens from that so gods good to us all

[@cpellis4949]

@@caleb8363 drafted 1&2 in their draft

[@BhBraaq]

Darius makes watching defense fun. So glad the Colts saw the potential that he had.

[@justinsullivan5839]

You didn’t think defense was fun before him? Are you even a real fan??? Smh.

[@BhBraaq]

@@justinsullivan5839 being a real fan means you have to enjoy watching defense? You have some skewed af litmus test for being a fan lmao gtfoh

[@justinsullivan5839]

@@BhBraaq yeah sweetie, you’ve got the casual fan mindset of just wanting offense and points scored. No appreciation for defense or special teams. Casual city kid.

[@BhBraaq]

@@justinsullivan5839 lmao k neckbeaed.

[@justinsullivan5839]

@@BhBraaq lmao k casual.

[@Franco072795]

That one dislike is by Bleacher Report 😂

[@derekv8534]

If bleacher report was right in their analysis of him as a player, some team would’ve got him in the 6th or 7th round.

[@lionsfan8235]

@@derekv8534 Well luckily Bleacher Report is never right.

[@MichaelJW72]

Sorry B/R you have to hold the L here.

[@SirManfly]

@@lionsfan8235 Belcher Report....

[@derekv8534]

It’s pretty awesome Darius went from “who is that guy??” when we drafted him to “who is better than that guy??” on the field.

[@chefchrissmith]

There is a lot of TALENT at HCBU'S That has been overlooked

[@isaiah5034]

I just started watching HBCU football a few season ago but Eligah Bell WR from NCAT he definitely should be on a roster!!!

[@carsonkoch7778]

What a class act. This guy is on track to be one of the best LBs of all time.

[@dizzydean2767]

If only he didn’t hurt his back 😢

[@carsonkoch7778]

@@dizzydean2767 what the hell happened brother!!!!???? Ugh go colts regardless lol

[@dizzydean2767]

@@carsonkoch7778 as an eagles fan, I just hope hasn’t regressed too much 😬

[@carsonkoch7778]

I genuinely hope he gets back to old form. Shaq is beloved in indi

[@dizzydean2767]

@@carsonkoch7778 Probably not gonna happen but hopefully he resurfaces to at least somewhere near the top.

[@markedman3990]

I couldn't be prouder that the "Maniac" is out our side! GO COLTS!

[@libertyaboveall5960]

Can't believe my favorite player was called a bust and turned out to be a top 5 player in that draft

[@Wad_up_g]

@Jacob Perry I read his post several times and nowhere in it does he say he knew who Leonard was before he only says Leonard is his favorite player and he can't believe he was called a bust lol

[@MikeShive]

@Jacob Perry I mean, I mocked Leonard to us multiple times leading up the draft, just a round later. He wasn't a complete unknown in draft circles. I thought he would be a good fit in our defense, but I had no clue he would be this good.

[@joshbatchford]

@Jacob Perry Favourite player now, not before the draft.

[@Rifle56]

All I know is that... at long last.... Leonard and Nelson have completely eliminated the word “soft” from any description of the Colts.... and I love it! As far as being called a bust and the worst pick of the draft? Well.... the feller who wrote that can wear it around his neck for the rest of his career. 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ken-xv4sb]

Damn straight. As a Colts fan, I hope we get a lot more "worst pick in the draft" players coming our way if they are going to go lights out like Maniac. By far one of my fav players.

[@robewing6449]

I'm am so happy we got him.

[@fifafreestyler67]

I remember my friend laughing at me when he was drafted and now he wont speak about him. GO COLTS

[@n-wordheelflips2648]

I think we're at the point where everyone is gonna stop doubting Ballard's decisions 😂

[@toddsauerwein6943]

No, they won't. I was just on the colts fan site and they are hating on Ballard's draft over the weekend.

[@n-wordheelflips2648]

@@toddsauerwein6943 "fans"

[@carmens3685]

.... ummm ... *looking*

[@ColtsPacers1]

@@toddsauerwein6943 people were hating last year after the draft too. The 2020 draft rivals the 2018 draft for the Colts imo.

[@Austin.Kilgore]

People weren’t trusting him at all prior to signing Matt Ryan/2022 Draft and while it’s still too early to say how it’s gonna play out for us… I’m feeling VERY optimistic lol

[@eightyoneduce1976]

He is the leader of the whole team we love Darius Leonard in indy. He is a God to me

[@landonmassey1454]

"Keep your mouth closed, eyes and ears open, and just grind." Love that mentality.

[@BreadVanVleet]

Fax

[@whitebuffulo]

That kids is a warrior of body and mind

[@lopez_flex1258]

This man is gona be one of the greatest in Indy

[@catchemallbaits4617]

I have loved the energy he brings to every game he plays. By far the most exciting player to watch in person.

[@zehermanator2710]

They single handedly gave this man a stronger drive than he already had, that's serious dedication from Darius

[@jminer6529]

Go colts baby! Glad we selected darius!

[@Vhstape-le4mr]

Peyton made offense fun to watch in Indy. Darius did the same for defense. Fumbles, sacks, tfl, and picks have made them a top 5 defense

[@avenue_boy]

Ravens fan here, this video is so good.

[@jamiedean8663]

My favorite linebacker keep hustling maniac!

[@frogslays5141]

I freaking love Darius

[@steveramirez1747]

He already a 3 time all pro and more to come omg a legend in the making good job colts

[@billsmith8961]

Sometimes it’s not about the player. It’s the person that’s needs to be scouted as well. The Colts saw a person first that was willing to work hard

[@angelo2423]

Keep working hard and proving the haters wrong

[@nmoses32]

Damn this gives me chills each time I watch it. Talk about ultimate chip on your shoulder and using that as motivation. Love this team!

[@94nolo]

Damn they really roasted C4 🤣 that's great.

[@jasonchen4807]

Ravens fan and I now LOVE this guy. Ya'll got a good shot this year!

[@codystorms7169]

I still watch this video all the time. Forever a colt!!!

[@rickcooper5116]

You don't draft just talent, potential, or past. You draft heart and future as well. Un polished diamond shining bright in Indy......hell yeah boi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@eightyoneduce1976]

This is my favorite player in all of football... Im A die hard colts fan but I'm a bigger DARIOUS LEONARD THAN IM A PAYTON MANNING FAN. That means alot to me. No matter what don't let 53 go, get rid of the QB b4 him. Much love Maniac.

[@gregtarton4783]

This right here is why I stand behind my Colts day in and day out. 💪🏽💪🏽

[@nflmister17productions4]

Darius Leonard is an all around defensive anchor and great leader. Great story 💯

[@DanielLopezlopno]

This made me love the guy even more

[@alphaw1457]

Not a Colts really at all, but definitely on my top 10 favorite players right now. Keep pushing 53 👌

[@dragonridersally]

RESPECT , Go Darius you’re such a great human ! go colts

[@TIG3RPAW2]

We Love you Maniac - Colts Nation

[@ECruzs01]

This dude is such an inspiration. Favorite athlete

[@coopergordon4747]

He has the best story

[@Brad.93]

this is so inspiring and such a feel good story this man is special and the colts new that when they drafted him

[@Austin.Kilgore]

For some reason I’m have this feeling that the Safety Nick Cross the Colts just drafted, could potentially be another Darius Leonard-esque caliber of player for our defense/team… would be amazing if so to say the least. Lol

[@rjfreemro1234]

Now he getting the bag, which he 100% deserves

[@chrisayres2340]

love this dude and i'm a steeler fan but he is a beast

[@jrbmdemon]

What is Jeff Bezos doing in the crowd at 4:33 lol

[@glizzytv_]

He’s a dawg, leader of y’all team

[@c2creates0]

A bro those comments are the busts your literary a XFACTOR in madden + your energy runs the team keep it up

[@High5748]

This guy was definitely a gem, I'll admit I didn't realize how good he was going to be.

[@tyknotts1469]

Thank you for making the colts a better team Darious👍 you have proven to be one of the best players I have the opportunity to watch🙏🏼

[@EricMartinSmithOfficial]

Man I love this guy... What a perfect fit.

[@Nomad5980]

We went to Jacksonville to watch the game that year and his brother was sitting in front of us with his jersey on barking everytime Darius would make a play. I thought it was pretty cool. I hope he spends his entire career in Indy, he is a perfect fit for our culture, a leader of men, and he is exactly what every player should strive to be like! Thank You #53

[@jessicaball5760]

I would like to say I have a launch Box that I have your number anyway Thank you for all of the things that you did in the NFL because you're a little bit of fan

[@mrdrprofessorchuckw3559]

Sometimes the most dangerous things in life are the ones you look past, especially when that oversight only fuels a fire

[@isaiahdean4315]

I love this video I remember when he was drafted the commentators were saying he shouldn’t go that high he proved every NFL analyst wrong

[@jaydensheppard5695]

Wow Darius one of my favorite players now just from watching this video.‼️

[@yangsouza7369]

Ma man, you're my favorite player since the first game you stepped in NFL. I confess that before you and big Q draft year I've never seen or been interested so I don't care about draft positions, but the plays and moves proved itself. Me as a Brazilian Colts fan I'm used to it, all the time I watch in Brazilian football (soccer) underdog players making all the way through big stages after media criticism. I hope you stay in Indy for a long long time bro! #ColtsBrazil

[@blakeneal99]

Ayeee shout out to the colts fans in Brazil 💯👌🏻

[@yangsouza7369]

@@blakeneal99 🤜🏼🤛🏼 shut out bro, our Colts nation is worldwide

[@ColtsPacers1]

All I can say is Darius earned the first year of his new contract. He's only been in the league for four seasons, but if he can continue his dominance for 3-4 more years at least, I think he'll start entering Hall of Fame conversations

[@jasonbell4670]

AWESOME, Darius definitely proved them wrong, hes a force to be reckoned with and a absolute beast on the field. #53💪🏈🏆

[@spikewitwicky]

I'm an eagles fan and he just became my favorite linebacker.

[@SUNLIGHTRADIO]

Thanks Indianapolis for Believing in this Young Man. Darius Blessing for not listening to the NAY Sayers. That is what they are. You are a great football player. Keep Grinding and Keep proving that all we need in life is an opportunity. Great Job.

[@Luke-vk5xr]

We will love him forever for what he did for us in his short time in Indy 😢

[@jt3442]

Man god bless this young man. Colts gonna have a good one forever

[@bt35h19]

Love hearing guys who NEVER strapped up them cleats & helmets, speak on a player's ability. Glad Leonard & the Colts made them clowns look stupid.

[@Ryan78900]

LOVE YOU DARIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@joshbatchford]

'Undersized and doesn't show great athleticism' 😂😂😂

[@mid.life.crisis2955]

I'm glad you quoted that. For someone that doesn't show great athleticism, he sure plays at a high pace and erm shows great athleticism! :P Hope you're good.

[@MG-dl4ts]

Another Prime example that these so called ‚analysts‘ have no damn what they‘re talking about.

[@rickash2386]

Reppin Orangeburg, SC. SCSU put a lot of dudes in the League, shout to D.Lennard

[@arcticfox4202]

I remember those bad reviews and I thought: "Nah, Ballard knows what he's doing." And he did. 😊

[@TodayIFoundSomethingShiney]

Trust the Binder

[@cmac9503]

Inspiring, used the negativity in a positive way and proved everyone wrong. Go Colts!

[@Rj7733]

This guy is the epitome of being humble

[@rangerbobox1915]

I know he’s had some “questionable” tweets/Instagram opinion posts but he genuinely seems like a cool guy. There are much, much worse people in the NFL and he honestly ain’t one. Amazing story, man. Glad to have him on the Colts.

[@AmaZingNerdo]

Darius Leonard just proves that you should never doubt a guy....or Ballard!!!

[@andrewz1313]

Such a great story!! Shows how much "experts" know. Bleacher Report needs to do a new article and apologize for that ridiculousness they put out.

[@frankmorris8207]

Way to go Darius, well deserved.

[@qmoney1213]

I love this dude. Goat’d.

[@iron4177]

Darius just embodies the colts at this point

[@thetf8142]

Colts definitely did amazing in that draft with both Leonard and Nelson

[@Wesley-Stand-Pipes]

Hands down the best MLB the last two years in the NFL. His hard work paid off!

[@wesleyblanton2432]

What a great Young Man!

[@stopthecap8936]

imma seahawks fan, but this was a great story. i respect darius leonard a ton and he’s gonna be a future HOF fosho. gl in week 1 colts!

[@AnakinSkywa1k3r]

Keep that grind up my man....best LB in the NFL and I’m glad you are a colt

[@dom5716]

I love when reporters get proven wrong hahaha

[@brett2047]

Knew his name, didn’t know his story 😳 this is what the draft is all about: people talk and HOPE they turn out right. Love this

[@nunyabizness5851]

So humble and so good. Go Five Three!

[@user-tb3ss2lb9t]

Not even a Colts fan but dudes a DAWG

[@tariqdurrani3916]

This man deserves respect when he won the defensive rookie of the year he sure shut the haters

[@garrystaggs3078]

He is about to get his pay day and well deserved definitely turning into a top level LB and most importantly one hell of a man , husband , and father .

[@Themannis93]

He is gonna go down as the best linebacker we have ever had

[@Acedj-1223]

That’s amazing and he played for lake view

[@B763Chief]

So many players in the NFL who were supposed to be “ so called” busts and raised up to challenge ahead and I am proud the Colts dare to look further than just the “consensus marketing value” of players. Never judge on the draft position. You are just a great man/player Darius!

[@IshanGuzraty31]

He was once the best LB on my madden team, so I respect this man

[@aprilhoyer7968]

The reporter who called him the worst pick no longer has a Twitter account 🤷‍♀️

[@jameshollister8294]

This is what i like too see from a player being doubted before he even took a snap😊

[@kalebj2368]

I was so hype when he got drafted

[@benjaminmcallisterjr.100]

Best Linebacker in the league

[@mid.life.crisis2955]

It just shows anyone and everyone, of any age, that being called the "worst" at something is not the end, its no reason to give up. Maybe it gave him such a big chip on his shoulder that it made him the player he is today. I hope he keeps it up.

[@djcromwell623]

How can you dislike this video?

[@ajreed9743]

I'm not even a colts fan but I love this kid

[@therealkinghez]

Can this man please come to Dallas!!!

[@ronaldmarbut8104]

Best linebacker in football

[@gocoltsnelson6924]

darius for me it was the Washington game omg I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT GAME BECAUSE WHAT I SEEN YOU DO IN 1 GAME ..... LOVE YA COLTS WILL BE SUPERBOWL CHAMPS 🏆

[@Bellthorian]

Physical tools are a small part of the game what sets this guy above a lot of linebackers is his ability and speed at which he processes information. It is what sets great athletes apart from everyone else.

[@Alexar15]

We love u leonard