Riley Leonard is an American football quarterback who is one of 329 invitees at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine (via the official NFL website). He is the son of Chad and Heather Leonard, as reported by People. Riley Leonard has secured numerous recognitions throughout his collegiate football journey. In 2024, Leonard was a Comeback Player of the Year semifinalist as well as to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Top 25. He also picked up several weekend honors such as Manning Award Star of the Week and Senior Bowl Offensive Player of the Week. Leonard was also a team captain from 2023 to 2024. In 2022, he received Honorable Mention All-ACC, Academic All-ACC, and the MVP honors of the Military Bowl. The same year, he also received the Team MVP and Offensive MVP from Duke (via Notre Dame Athletics).
After seeing action in seven games at Duke in 2021 (via Notre Dame Athletics), Riley Leonard emerged as the starting quarterback in 2022 and led the Blue Devils to a 9-4 record, their best in eight years, as reported by Pro Football Focus (PFF). Leonard threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns, while also rushing for 699 yards and 13 touchdowns. His impressive performance earned him an honorable mention recognition in the All-ACC selections (via Notre Dame Athletics). On 12th December 2023, he announced his transfer to Notre Dame and became their starting quarterback for the 2024 season.
Riley Leonard Hometown
Riley Leonard was born in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He moved to Fairhope, Alabama when he was in kindergarten and did his schooling from there. He was a rated three-star prospect by major recruiting services and received offers to play football from several prestigious programs, including Nebraska, Syracuse, and Tulane. Despite these opportunities, he ultimately committed to the Duke Blue Devils.
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Riley Leonard Nationality
Riley Leonard is an American national as he was born in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, US.
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FAQ's On Riley Leonard
A. Heather Leonard is the mother of Riley Leonard (via People).
A. Chad Leonard is the father of Riley Leonard (via People).
A. Riley Leonard attended Duke University and the University of Notre Dame.
A. Riley Leonard weighs 210 lbs.
