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2007 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 20 · #52 overall

Brian Leonard Rutgers Draft

Brian Leonard was drafted No. 52 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Rutgers. 88 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value

Overall pick
#52
Round
2
Draft class
2007
NFL games
88
Career AV
1116th at Rutgers

The pick

How Brian Leonard came off the board in 2007.

Drafted by

St. Louis Rams

Rd 2, Pick 20 · #52 overall · NFC West

Full 2007 draft class (255 picks)
Position
Running back RB
College
Rutgers Big East at the draft
Measurables
6'2" · 226 lbs
Pre-draft board
No. 52 prospect83.0 grade
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

88 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value

Games played
88
Career approximate value
1116th among Rutgers picks
AV with the drafting club
327% of career value
Final season
20147 years after the draft

Around pick 52

Who came off the board on either side of Brian Leonard.

#50 Chris Henry RB · TEN Arizona #51 Steve Smith WR · NYG USC · 1× Pro Bowl #53 Eric Wright DB · CLE UNLV #54 Turk McBride DT · KC Tennessee

Rutgers in the 2007 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#156 Cameron Stephenson G · PIT Rutgers #243 Clark Harris TE · GB Rutgers · 1× Pro Bowl

Other RB picks from Rutgers

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#55 Ray Rice RB · BAL · 2008 Rutgers · 3× Pro Bowl #251 Isiah Pacheco RB · KC · 2022 Rutgers #233 Kyle Monangai RB · CHI · 2025 Rutgers #237 Ryan D'Imperio RB · MIN · 2010 Rutgers #228 Jawan Jamison RB · WAS · 2013 Rutgers

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Brian Leonard in the 2007 NFL Draft

Brian Leonard is a Running back out of Rutgers selected No. 52 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2007 NFL Draft. 88 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Rutgers has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Brian Leonard drafted?

Brian Leonard was selected No. 52 overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/brian-leonard.

What college did Brian Leonard play for?

Brian Leonard played college football at Rutgers in the Big East. See every Rutgers draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/rutgers-scarlet-knights.

How did Brian Leonard's NFL career turn out?

88 regular-season games · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/brian-leonard.