Desmond Leonard Desmond Leonard 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Williamsville North | 2024 State NY was a part of a big-time class of defensive backs coming out of Section VI this past season and the new DB for the Ravens. Leonard is quick, twitchy, and has the long speed to move with any WR prospect he will face in the Northeast-10. Leonard showcases solid ball skills and his ability to flip his hips and accelerate out of his cuts showcase his ability to make plays at the catch point. Leonard also brings special teams value for the Ravens showcasing the ability as a returner on tape but also has the skillset to be a valuable player on the punt teams.

Desmond Leonard Desmond Leonard 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Williamsville North | 2024 State NY is a really well rounded cornerback is a twitchy cornerback who not only is really solid in coverage but a threat as a returner and can take any INT back for a big gain. Leonard is really solid in zone coverage where his awareness and route recognition are strong traits. Leonard has good ball skills with a strong ability to track the ball down the field and make plays at the catch point. Leonard could show stronger consistency in the run game but has shown to be a willing tackler. Leonard is a really solid cornerback prospect who could, due to size, move to the slot at the next level. He shows some of the best football IQ amongst this defensive back class.

Desmond Leonard Desmond Leonard 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Williamsville North | 2024 State NY is one of the smoothest defensive backs in this class. Leonard does a fantastic job of making plays on the ball by keeping his eyes in the backfield as plays develop. Leonard also has some of the best after the INT skills of any defensive back in this class and is dangerous to make a return from any position on the field. Leonard also shows these skills as a returner using his speed, quickness, and vision to make plays. What Leonard does best is his diagnosis of the play and route concepts in front of him. Leonard is really quick to react and will consistently make the right reads as a cornerback.

Desmond Leonard Desmond Leonard 5'10" | 165 lbs | DB Williamsville North | 2024 State NY had some of the best instincts amongst the defensive backs. Leonard was solid in coverage and did a good job not biting on early fakes on routes run against him. Leonard did a really good job trusting what he saw and and using his instincts to attack the catch point. Leonard had incredible acceleration and closing speed and I noticed that he could get away with being more aggressive than other defensive backs because of that recovery speed. Leonard was really solid throughout camp and I think he did a great job of having consistent competitive reps.

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