I'm guessing many of you don't know much about Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure. Perhaps you'll click on his name to look at his 2011 stats, but you won't find any. Leshoure was a second-round pick by the Lions in 2011, and he tore his left Achilles tendon in August, negating his rookie season. He claims he's healthy now and ready to contribute, but he won't be helping the Lions or any fantasy owners the first two weeks of the 2012 season after being suspended for violating the league's substance abuse policy.
So basically, you might be wondering why a fellow in trouble with the law and health matters is worthy of discussion in June. I'll tell you: It's because the Illinois product has skills, and unlike the speedier, electrifying Jahvid Best, I'm not particularly concerned about his long-term health as it relates to producing fantasy relevance. Best could be a top-10 running back if not for concussion woes, but they clearly still exist, and the team's depth must be explored for fantasy purposes.