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Indianapolis Colts’ linebacker Darius Leonard returns home to host camp, dedicate park
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LAKE VIEW, S.C. (WMBF) – Indianapolis Colts exterior linebacker Darius Leonard returned to his hometown of Lake View to host a soccer camp for 200 children and dedicate the reopening of Hilltop’s Park.
“You already know, simply attempting to the touch the following child that may be the following Darius Leonard or whoever they need to be,” mentioned Leonard.
Leonard and his charity, the Maniac Basis, held a ribbon-cutting on the park he used to play at as a child.
“I grew up taking part in basketball up there and , these issues proper there, I gotta be that one to make it a really particular, particular spot for a child to be at,” Leonard mentioned.
He needed to verify the park was a secure and pleasant place for the residents of Lake View. In the previous couple of months, the Maniac Basis has redone your entire basketball courtroom, added restrooms, out of doors lights and an out of doors playset.
“Having a slide, having a pleasant basketball courtroom so nobody will get harm. Simply need to deliver the group again out,” Leonard mentioned. “Particularly with COVID. Like I preserve mentioning COVID, however lots of people don’t go exterior and train anymore so I need to guarantee that I give them the assets to go exterior with their household or go on the market and shoot basketball or regardless of the case could also be for them.
After graduating from Lake View Excessive College, Leonard attended South Carolina State College the place he grew to become the all-time main tackler in class historical past. He’s now one of many prime linebackers within the NFL.
“I’m out right here residing that dream and seeing all of the 53s and seeing the children in my jerseys. It’s a really humble expertise to sort of see that and it makes my coronary heart smile to return again and see lots of people, particularly children, that look as much as me and need to be like me,” Leonard mentioned.
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If you watched the Super Bowl as the Philadelphia Eagles‘ defensive front obliterated the Kansas City Chiefs‘ pass protection, you might’ve thought about how teams ought to replicate the Eagles’ approach, but just as important is how to attempt to counter it by loading up on the offensive line.
Addressing the offensive line may have already been a top priority for the Indianapolis Colts coming into the offseason, but then they lost starters Ryan Kelly and Will Fries in free agency. They were prepared for that to happen, having drafted Tanor Bortolini and Matt Goncalves in the middle of last year’s draft, but now the depth needs to be replaced.
The Colts have been doing a ton of work on offensive linemen in this draft, and another name that they’re interested in has emerged in Josh Carlin, an experienced, versatile lineman out of UCLA.
“I met with the Texans, Cowboys, and Colts at the Tropical Bowl,” Carlin told Justin Melo of The Draft Network. “It was a fun process. Those three teams knew a good bit about me. They like my versatility and how that’s the biggest aspect of my game. They appreciate that I’ve had some great coaches and how that played a role in my time at UCLA.”
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There’s a lot to like about Carlin. At 6’5″, 315, he has the size to play either inside or out, although his style is much more fitting of an interior player. He’s also received the tutelage of NFL-caliber coaching in Chip Kelly, Eric Bieniemy, and DeShaun Foster.
Carlin saw 53 games in six years with the Bruins, starting the final two as UCLA’s right guard. In total, he had 25 starts — four at center and 21 at right guard) — and loads of special teams experience.
Although he may not hear his name called next month during the 2025 NFL Draft, he is still likely to be scooped up right after as a priority free agent.
“You’re going to get a dependable guy who’s going to show up ready to work,” Carlin said about what he brings to the table. “I’m going to be tough, smart, and physical. I love to win, I love to compete. I’m going to get better every single day. I’m ready to prove that I’m an asset to NFL teams. I’m a great teammate. I’m able to produce on the field. I’m going to bring a lot of value.”
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INDIANAPOLIS — One person is dead and another is in critical condition after a double shooting on the northeast side of Indianapolis Sunday evening, police said.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of person shot in the 10000 block of E. 42nd St.
Upon arrival, officers located two victims with gunshot injuries. Police said one of the victims was pronounced deceased and the second victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
An investigation is underway.
Police have not released any further details.
One of the Indianapolis Colts‘ biggest Day 3 draft hits is moving on.
On Saturday, former Colts starting linebacker E.J. Speed agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with the AFC South division-rival Houston Texans. Speed grew up in Fort Worth, TX, about 260 miles outside of Houston.
The Colts selected the little-known Speed out of tiny Tarleton State University in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. In that time, he worked his way up from core special teamer to the unenviable task of replacing former All-Pro Shaquille Leonard in the middle of a season.
On Saturday, Speed took to social media to say goodbye to Indianapolis.
“Thank you INDY, I LOVE YALL,” Speed posted to Instagram and X, including a highlight video of his career with the Colts.
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Speed’s posts received positive messages and well-wishes from former Colts teammates such as Laiatu Latu, Bobby Okereke, Dezmon Patmon, Jake Funk, and Jabaal Sheard.
Since coming to the Colts, Speed started 32-of-92 games, totaling 354 tackles (27 for loss), 2.0 sacks, 4 QB hits, 6 forced fumbles, 1 interception, and 12 pass breakups. He also blocked a punt in 2020 that was recovered for a touchdown, and he recovered two blocked punts for touchdowns in 2021.
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