The 22-year-old (as of February 2025) Riley Leonard used to play under center for Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2024 season. The 6-foot-3 quarterback completed his secondary education at Fairhope High School in Fairhope, Alabama, with 1,900 throwing yards and 500 rushing yards. In addition, he scored 25 touchdowns. Nebraska, Syracuse, and Tulane, among other colleges, invited Leonard to play collegiate football. However, he committed to Duke University. Leonard also played basketball in high school and was invited to play on the campuses of North Alabama, St. Mary's, Missouri State, and Samford.
Riley Leonard's three years with the Blue Devils saw him put up more than 4400 passing yards. His best season at Duke came in 2022 when he finished just shy of 33 yards to get to 3k passing yards. After transferring in 2024 to play for the Fighting Irish, the 2025 Orange Bowl Offensive MVP completed his only season in blue and gold with 2861 passing yards and 21 passing touchdowns (via Sports Reference).
Who is Riley Leonard's girlfriend?
Riley Loenard’s girlfriend is Molly Walding as per People Magazine. Molly is a student Recruiter for Auburn University. She is a Public Relations Student at Auburn University. She previously worked for organizations like Chi Omega Fraternity (via Molly's LinkedIn profile). She also completed a public relations internship with the City of Fairhope, as per People Magazine. Molly is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations at Auburn University in 2021 and will finish it by May 2025, as per her LinkedIn profile.
Molly Walding's Early Life
Molly Walding is also from Fairhope, Alabama, the hometown of Riley Leonard, as per People Magazine.
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Molly Walding’s Social Media
| Social Platform | Social Media Profile |
| Molly Walding (@molly.walding) | |
| www.facebook.com/molly.walding.9 |
How long have Riley Leonard and Molly Walding been together?
The couple started dating in 2017, as per People. Riley and Molly have been together for a little over seven years, as of February 2025. Molly shared a post on Instagram about the couple celebrating 7 years of togetherness.
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Pictures of Riley Leonard and Molly Walding
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