Shaquille Leonard was drafted No. 36 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 4 · #36 overall
Shaquille Leonard South Carolina State Draft
Shaquille Leonard was drafted No. 36 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. 75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
3× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 75
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 602nd at South Carolina State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Shaquille Leonard came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 234 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 67 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value
- Games played
- 75
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 602nd among South Carolina State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5998% of career value
- Final season
- 20235 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Shaquille Leonard.
UTEP
Georgia · 4× Pro Bowl
Auburn
USC
Other LB picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Shaquille Leonard in the 2018 NFL Draft
Shaquille Leonard is a Linebacker out of South Carolina State selected No. 36 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft. 75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value South Carolina State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Shaquille Leonard drafted?
Shaquille Leonard was selected No. 36 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/shaquille-leonard.
What college did Shaquille Leonard play for?
Shaquille Leonard played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did Shaquille Leonard's NFL career turn out?
75 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 60 career approximate value Accolades: 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/shaquille-leonard.