"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

[@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.

[@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....

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@catchemallbaits4617]

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

[@landonmassey1454]

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

[@BreadVanVleet]

Fax

[@jminer6529]

Go colts baby! Glad we selected darius!

[@zehermanator2710]

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

[@markedman3990]

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

[@avenue_boy]

Ravens fan here, this video is so good.

[@robewing6449]

I'm am so happy we got him.

[@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.

[@frogslays5141]

I freaking love Darius

[@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!

[@nflmister17productions4]

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

[@jamiedean8663]

My favorite linebacker keep hustling maniac!

[@jrbmdemon]

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

[@steveramirez1747]

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

[@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.

[@94nolo]

Damn they really roasted C4 🤣 that's great.

[@alphaw1457]

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

[@lopez_flex1258]

This man is gona be one of the greatest in Indy

[@jasonchen4807]

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

[@DanielLopezlopno]

This made me love the guy even more

[@eightyoneduce1976]

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

[@gregtarton4783]

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

[@whitebuffulo]

That kids is a warrior of body and mind

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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🙏🏼

[@dragonridersally]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@arcticfox4202]

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

[@TodayIFoundSomethingShiney]

Trust the Binder

[@ColtsHouse]

We Love you Maniac - Colts Nation

[@Rj7733]

This guy is the epitome of being humble

[@Wesley-Stand-Pipes]

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

[@AmaZingNerdo]

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

[@ECruzs01]

This dude is such an inspiration. Favorite athlete

[@EricMartinSmithOfficial]

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

[@codystorms7169]

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

[@angelo2423]

Keep working hard and proving the haters wrong

[@frankmorris8207]

Way to go Darius, well deserved.

[@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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jt3442]

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

[@mrdrprofessorchuckw3559]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@corbindick8943]

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

[@thetf8142]

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

[@chrisayres2340]

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

[@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.

[@coopergordon4747]

He has the best story

[@Ryan78900]

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

[@iron4177]

Darius just embodies the colts at this point

[@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

[@mftstrifelegit2786]

Hes the Best Defensive player we have

[@cmac9503]

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

[@glizzytv_]

He’s a dawg, leader of y’all team

[@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

[@jasonbell4670]

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

[@Luke-vk5xr]

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

[@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 .

[@rjfreemro1234]

Now he getting the bag, which he 100% deserves

[@IshanGuzraty31]

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

[@qmoney1213]

I love this dude. Goat’d.

[@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!

[@scudrunner79]

Get this man his money!

[@c2creates0]

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

[@kalebj2368]

I was so hype when he got drafted

[@jaydensheppard5695]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@AnakinSkywa1k3r]

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

[@wesleyblanton2432]

What a great Young Man!

[@benjaminmcallisterjr.100]

Best Linebacker in the league

[@rickash2386]

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

[@ianduncan4947]

I was the 53rd "Like" on the video. I'm gonna go buy a jersey!

[@jlateralus21]

Be careful, there's some talk he might change his number to number 10

[@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.

[@Marbar1996]

I’m a niner fan and obviously fred Warner’s is my guy and favorite linebacker, this dude is a beast too

[@nunyabizness5851]

So humble and so good. Go Five Three!

[@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.

[@dom5716]

I love when reporters get proven wrong hahaha

[@spikewitwicky]

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

[@JayL3wis]

The best Linebacker in the league!

[@paradygmshift7826]

I like to think that article is what awoke the Maniac.

[@Acedj-1223]

That’s amazing and he played for lake view

[@ronaldmarbut8104]

Best linebacker in football

[@tariqdurrani3916]

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

[@ajreed9743]

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

[@user-tb3ss2lb9t]

Not even a Colts fan but dudes a DAWG