The Herd with Colin Cowherd 4th and South - Fournette & Landry on WILD Nick Saban & Alabama recruitment, 2017 NFL draft RB class | 4th & South
Mar 28, 2026
Leonard Fournette, NFL running back and former LSU star, shares recruiting stories and why he picked LSU over Alabama. He revisits the stacked 2017 running back class and praises peers like Kareem Hunt and Nick Chubb. Conversation touches on rookie experiences in Jacksonville, spring practice previews, and cross-training in track and baseball.
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Inside The 2017 Running Back Brotherhood
- Leonard Fournette recounts intense 2017 RB class camaraderie and names peers like Kareem Hunt and Nick Chubb as standout teammates and competitors.
- He shares club and practice stories showing how close relationships and competition shaped careers and locker-room bonds.
Why The 2017 RB Class Stands Out
- Leonard and Jarvis argue 2017 might be the best RB draft class, highlighting depth beyond top names like Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara.
- They note late-round/undrafted contributors (e.g., Nick Chubb) strengthened the class's long-term value.
Why LSU 2011-12 Is Underrated
- Jarvis and Leonard view LSU's 2011-12 team as underrated, arguing it may be the best LSU roster ever due to depth across positions.
- They contrast that team with later champions, emphasizing overall positional strength over headline seasons.