Riley Leonard

22-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
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.
Will play in exhibition finale
QBIndianapolis Colts
August 19, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
Both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson will rest for the exhibition finale, allowing Leonard and Bean to soak up valuable game reps. Leonard was a sixth-round pick out of Notre Dame in the 2025 Draft and has completed 19 of 36 passes for 156 scoreless yards and one interception through two preseason contests. He's also rushed six times for 44 yards.
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Indianapolis ColtsColts 2024 QB Snap Distribution
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59457%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Riley Leonard's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
216 lbs
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
31.62 in
 
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Improves in second preseason game
QBIndianapolis Colts
August 16, 2025
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
QBIndianapolis Colts
August 7, 2025
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
QBIndianapolis Colts
April 26, 2025
The Colts selected Leonard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 189th overall.
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Suiting up for Senior Bowl
QBFree Agent
January 23, 2025
Leonard will play in the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl, per NFL.com.
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Top-10 QB in 2025 class?
QBFree Agent
April 10, 2025
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.
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