The News-Gazette · May 3, 2015

Sunday Conversation: Mikel Leshoure

MJ's Minute April 22, 2015» moreVideographer: Marcus Jackson Four years ago Wednesday was a special night for Champaign’s Mikel Leshoure. The former Illinois running back, who set a single-game rushing record with 330 yards against Northwestern at Wrigley Field, was a second-round pick by the Detroit Lions in the NFL draft. Leshoure went No. 57 overall. He was the fourth running back selected, following Alabama’s Mark Ingram, Virginia Tech’s Ryan Williams and Cal’s Shane Vereen. Staff writer Bob Asmussen caught up with the 25-year-old Leshoure, who is working out and waiting for another shot at the NFL after being released by the Lions during last season’s training camp:

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