As supremely talented as LSU running back Leonard Fournette appears to be, he’s ultimately a gamble. He is a gamble that many teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, are willing to take because his skills could translate well to an NFL offense.
Most teams when looking at Fournette are seeing with the added rose-tinted glasses brought on by Ezekiel Elliott‘s massive rookie campaign for the Dallas Cowboys in 2016. Elliott’s league-leading 1633 yards and impressive 15 touchdowns have made teams believe again in the first-round running back as a valid selection.
Ron Rivera, head coach of the Carolina Panthers, will be heading to LSU’s Pro Day to watch Fournette.