Riley Leonard
22-Year-Old
2025 Pass/Rush Stats
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Leonard is staring down better than average opportunities for a rookie sixth-round pick, as it's within the realm of possibility that Indianapolis' quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones still leaves the team lacking for a franchise option late into the regular season. Should both Richardson and Jones flame out, Leonard could get a crack at a spot start or two. While Leonard doesn't boast Richardson's all-star athleticism, he did rack up 906 yards and 17 scores with Notre Dame in 2024, and he looks like a potential ideal fit in Shane Steichen's offensive scheme. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year contract with the Colts in May of 2025.
Emergency QB for Week 1
Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins but will serve as the emergency third-string quarterback.
ANALYSIS
The rookie sixth-rounder will be allowed to see the field only if both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson were removed from Sunday's game due to injury. Leonard had a solid preseason, completing 34 of 56 passes for 345 yards, one touchdown and one interception across three games while adding seven carries for 58 yards.
The rookie sixth-rounder will be allowed to see the field only if both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson were removed from Sunday's game due to injury. Leonard had a solid preseason, completing 34 of 56 passes for 345 yards, one touchdown and one interception across three games while adding seven carries for 58 yards.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Broncos
Sunday, Sep 14th at 4:05PM
Overall QB Rating Against
40.2
Cornerbacks
42.4
Safeties
52.1
Linebackers
39.6
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2025 Riley Leonard Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Riley Leonard's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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Height
6' 3"Weight
216 lbsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.62 in
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Sharp in preseason finale
Leonard completed 15 of 20 passes for 189 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions and rushed once for 14 yards in the Colts' 41-14 preseason win over the Bengals on Saturday afternoon.
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Will play in exhibition finale
Coach Shane Steichen said Leonard and Jason Bean will handle quarterback duties for the Colts in Saturday's preseason finale against the Bengals, Jake Arthur of SI.com reports.
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Improves in second preseason game
Leonard was 7-for-12 for 64 yards without a touchdown or interception in Saturday's preseason loss to Green Bay. He also had two carries for 10 yards.
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Mixed performance in pro debut
Leonard completed 12 of 24 passes for 92 yards with an interception in Thursday's preseason loss at Baltimore. He also had four carries for 34 yards.
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Indy picks up QB in sixth round
The Colts selected Leonard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 189th overall.
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Top-10 QB in 2025 class?
Leonard is the 10th-ranked quarterback in Dane Brugler of The Athletic's comprehensive 2025 NFL Draft guide.
ANALYSIS
Leonard is likely to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round, per Brugler. After posting a 24:10 TD:INT in 27 games spread across three years at Duke, Leonard threw for 2,861 yards and a 21:8 TD:INT over 16 games for Notre Dame in 2024.
Leonard is likely to be drafted in the fourth or fifth round, per Brugler. After posting a 24:10 TD:INT in 27 games spread across three years at Duke, Leonard threw for 2,861 yards and a 21:8 TD:INT over 16 games for Notre Dame in 2024.