The Leno Show: OT Charles Leno Commits to Boise State

"I'll protect you, Kellen."

Boise State received their 19th verbal commitment (20th if you count the softy) of the 2009 class today, as big OT Charles Leno pulled the proverbial trigger. Leno, a 6'5", 265-pounder out of San Leandro HS (CA), had scholly offers from Idaho, SDSU, SJSU, UNLV, and Utah, as well as interest from several Pac-10 schools.

Leno is rated as the No. 24 Offensive Tackle of the '09 class by ESPN and also grades out as a 79 using their formula. Besides receiving passing grades from ESPN's recruiting team, they had this (among other things) to say about the big man.

Leno is on prime time when he's on the field. He has very good size and is extremely athletic. Runs more like a tight end than a tackle; gives great effort when leading downfield on the screen pass or getting crossfield to pick up a defender. Plays the game with a great sense of urgency and gives 100 percent every play.

Coach Pete will get that ratcheted up to 110 percent, so don't worry.

By the way, Leno visited the blue during the Fresno State game, so it's a miracle that it took him two weeks to pull the trigger—still one of the most memorable nights at Bronco Stadium I can remember.

Leno scouting report [ESPN]
List of Boise State commits [Scout.com]