Usage Score
38.2
Player Profile
Mikel Leshoure
RB • 6'0" • Champaign, IL, USA
Workhorse runnerSteady chain mover
Mikel Leshoure leans workhorse runner traits and 61.4 efficiency.
Efficiency
61.4
Consistency
67.8
Season Value
66.8
Career Arc
Season-by-season value trend
Best season by value score: 2010 Postseason · Illinois
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Quick Facts
- Career Teams
- 1
- Seasons Tracked
- 4
- Primary stop by seasons
- Illinois
- Best season by value score
- Best season by value score: 2010 Postseason · Illinois
- Peak game by takeover score
- Peak game by takeover score: Northwestern
Mikel Leshoure, RB. Best season Best season by value score: 2010 Postseason · Illinois. Mikel Leshoure leans workhorse runner traits and 61.4 efficiency.
Player insights
Lead takeaway
Best season by value score: 2010 Postseason
Illinois paired 1,893 primary output with 61.4 efficiency.
Supporting note
2010 Postseason role shape
backfield-heavy usage with 61.4 efficiency.
Supporting note
Career value stayed steady
2010 Regular Season tracked close to the prior stop by season value score.
Supporting note
Peak game by takeover score: Northwestern
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load. It landed in the 100th percentile of the selected season.
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2010 Postseason · Illinois
Games
13
Scrimmage Yards / G
145.6
Efficiency
61.4
Usage
38.2
Consistency
67.8
Best Game by takeover score
Baylor
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Game-by-Game Trend
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Chronological game order.
Game by game trend chart. Baylor: 205. Missouri: 112. Unknown: 109. Northern Illinois: 186. Ohio State: 82. Penn State: 151. Michigan State: 93. Indiana: 80. Purdue: 69. Michigan: 172. Minnesota: 151. Northwestern: 341. Fresno State: 142
Volume vs Efficiency
Low volume / high quality
High volume / high quality
Low volume / lower quality
High volume / lower quality
Volume on the x-axis, quality on the y-axis.
Volume versus efficiency scatter chart. Baylor: 31 by 67.2. Missouri: 20 by 58.3. Unknown: 15 by 77.6. Northern Illinois: 25 by 77.9. Ohio State: 21 by 42.6. Penn State: 28 by 50. Michigan State: 26 by 37.5. Indiana: 17 by 49.7. Purdue: 17 by 26.5. Michigan: 26 by 58.8. Minnesota: 19 by 82.1. Northwestern: 34 by 91.8. Fresno State: 19 by 77.9
Split Comparison
Wins172 · n=6 · +46.7 vs Losses
Losses125.3 · n=6 · -46.7 vs Wins
First Half134 · n=7 · -25.2 vs Second Half
Second Half159.2 · n=6 · +25.2 vs First Half
Game Log
Dense stat lines with inline explanations and season-linked highlights.
13 games
Featured metric
Scrimmage Yards
Top game by takeover score
Northwestern
Best efficiency game
91.8 vs Northwestern
| Result | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 12/29 | @ Baylor100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 38-14 | 29 | 184 | 6.30 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 6.6 |
| Sat 12/4 | @ Fresno State100 rush yards | L 23-25 | 19 | 142 | 7.50 | 1 | — | — | 7.5 |
| Sat 11/20 | @ Northwestern100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 48-27 | 33 | 330 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10.0 |
| Sat 11/13 | vs Minnesota100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | L 34-38 | 18 | 141 | 7.80 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 7.9 |
| Sat 11/6 | @ Michigan100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | L 65-67 | 24 | 120 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 52 | 6.6 |
| Sat 10/30 | vs Purdue2+ TD | W 44-10 | 15 | 23 | 1.50 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 4.1 |
| Sat 10/23 | vs Indiana | W 43-13 | 16 | 77 | 4.80 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4.7 |
| Sat 10/16 | @ Michigan State | L 6-26 | 23 | 83 | 3.60 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 3.6 |
| Sat 10/9 | @ Penn State100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 33-13 | 27 | 119 | 4.40 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 5.4 |
| Sat 10/2 | vs Ohio State | L 13-24 | 19 | 80 | 4.20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.9 |
| Sat 9/18 | vs Northern Illinois100 rush yards · 150 scrimmage yards | W 28-22 | 24 | 180 | 7.50 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7.4 |
| Sat 9/11 | vs Unknown100 rush yards · 2+ TD | — | 14 | 106 | 7.60 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7.3 |
| Sat 9/4 | @ Missouri100 rush yards | L 13-23 | 20 | 112 | 5.60 | 0 | — | — | 5.6 |
Career Arc
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Illinois
2008-2010
Opening stop
Season Progression
2008200920102010
| Season | Team | Primary | Efficiency | Usage | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Regular Season | Illinois | 192 | 47.2 | 9 | — |
| 2009 Regular Season | Illinois | 911 | 65 | 21.1 | 719 |
| 2010 Postseason | Illinois | 1,893 | 61.4 | 38.2 | 982 |
| 2010 Regular Season | Illinois | 1,893 | 61.4 | 38.2 | 0 |
Signature Performances
Top Games
#1 Featured game
Northwestern
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
341
Primary metric
341 scrimmage yards and 44.7 usage.
#2
Fresno State
206
Primary metric
Loss with 206 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
206 scrimmage yards and 20.7 usage.
#3
Penn State
49
Primary metric
Loss with 49 yards from scrimmage and efficient touch value.
49 scrimmage yards and 9.1 usage.
#4
Michigan
164
Primary metric
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
164 scrimmage yards and 34.4 usage.
#5
Northern Illinois
186
Primary metric
Win driven by a workhorse rushing load.
186 scrimmage yards and 44.6 usage.
Top Seasons
#1 Season by value score
2010 Postseason · Illinois
1,893 primary output · 61.4 efficiency · 38.2 usage
66.8
#2
2010 Regular Season · Illinois
66.8
1,893 primary · 61.4 efficiency · 38.2 usage
#3
2009 Regular Season · Illinois
50.2
911 primary · 65 efficiency · 21.1 usage
Milestones
13
100+ rush yards
8
150+ scrimmage yards
8
2+ TD games
Bio, Recruit, and Data Context
Recruit Profile
3★
Class 2008 · Rating 0.8778
Unknown · Nashville, TN
- Committed To
- Illinois
- Commit Date
- Jan 1, 2008
Career Facts
1
Career teams
4
Seasons tracked
2,996
Career Scrimmage Yards
Data Context
Coverage spans 4 tracked seasons, 31 games, and base opponent context only. Derived metrics fall back to raw production when share or rating context is missing.
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