Iowa State’s bruising, old-school RB with a comeback story
Nick Leach’s Iowa State profile is that of a physical, 6-foot-2, 210-pound downhill back whose path included a serious ACL injury in high school before he reached the Cyclones’ roster. In his last documented college action, the 2017 season, he appeared in one game and logged 3 rushing yards on 2 carries, so he was more of a depth piece than a featured producer. The differentiator is toughness and perseverance: he earned a spot after the injury setback and brings a power-running frame that can fit a program valuing grit over flash.
