Remember when LSU coach Les Miles publicly called for Leonard Fournette to lose weight for the 2016 season? Coach Miles can probably stop worrying, as Fournette posted a photo to Instagram showing that he is in excellent offseason shape.

Lord knows I’m just trying to put all my people on….

A photo posted by Leonard Fournette (@_fournette7) on

Fournette is gearing up for what is expected to be his final season in Baton Rouge. The Tigers ball-carrier has taken out two $10 million insurance policies in case of injury that could end his potential pro career or affect his NFL Draft status. Last month, ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. placed Fournette at No. 3 on his big board for the 2017 draft.

ESPN the Magazine chose Fournette for the cover of its 2016 college football preview issue.

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