Rick Leonard, how do you like the pick?

25. RICK LEONARD | Florida State 6070 | 311 lbs. | SR. Middletown, Md. (Middletown) 11/22/1996 (age 21.4) #76
YEAR (GP/GS)
2014: (4/0) DE
2015: (13/0) DE
2016: (7/6) 6 RT
2017: (13/13) 13 RT
Total: (37/19) 19 RT
HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP
COMBINE 6070 311 32 1/4 09 1/4 81 1/8 No workout (choice)
PRO DAY - - - 30 1/2 09’04” - - 22
SUMMARY: A four-star defensive end recruit out of high school, Rick Leonard played football and lacrosse at Middletown, including two years on varsity at defensive end as he helped guide the team to their third straight Class 2A state championship in 2013 (14 sacks as a senior). He committed to Florida State and after two years as a reserve edge rusher (2.5 tackles for loss, no sacks), he transitioned to offensive tackle, starting 19 games at right tackle over his junior and senior seasons. It was Leonard’s first time playing on the offensive line since pee-wee so his tape is understandably inconsistent. He looks the part with adequate set-up quickness, but he lacks NFL length with wild hand placement and short, choppy steps in his kickslide. Leonard has shaky posture at contact due to straight-legs and high hips, negating his base strength. Overall, Leonard has room to improve at offensive tackle, but his balance issues will be tough to correct, making him a camp project only.

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