2025 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
145
TD
0
INT
1
YDS
6
TD
1
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, $4.44 million contract with the Colts in May of 2025.
Starting opportunity awaits
Leonard completed 18 of 29 passes for 145 yards for no touchdowns and one interception in Sunday's 36-19 loss to the Jaguars. He added two rushes for five yards and a rushing touchdown.
ANALYSIS
Leonard entered the game late in the first quarter after Daniel Jones suffered an Achilles injury. It was Leonard's second appearance as a pro, and some inconsistencies followed, as expected. Positively, he used his mobility well to extend plays, on one occasion hitting Alec Pierce on the run for a 24-yard gain. Leonard also scrambled for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to record his first NFL score. On the other hand, he had a pass intercepted and was also sacked for a safety on back-to-back possessions in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach for the Colts. Jones' injury is feared to be season-ending, lining Leonard up to be the starter so long as Anthony Richardson (eye) is also out.
Leonard entered the game late in the first quarter after Daniel Jones suffered an Achilles injury. It was Leonard's second appearance as a pro, and some inconsistencies followed, as expected. Positively, he used his mobility well to extend plays, on one occasion hitting Alec Pierce on the run for a 24-yard gain. Leonard also scrambled for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to record his first NFL score. On the other hand, he had a pass intercepted and was also sacked for a safety on back-to-back possessions in the fourth quarter to put the game out of reach for the Colts. Jones' injury is feared to be season-ending, lining Leonard up to be the starter so long as Anthony Richardson (eye) is also out.
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Bad Pass %
50.0%Avg Target Depth
5.0 YdsSack Rate
33.3%Avg Receiver YAC
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Overall QB Rating Against
69.0
Cornerbacks
82.8
Safeties
71.5
Linebackers
31.3
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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' 4"Weight
213 lbsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
31.62 in
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Debuts for final two drives
Leonard took the field for the Colts' final two possessions of Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans, throwing incompletions on two pass attempts and rushing once for one yard.
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Remains No. 2 quarterback
Head coach Shane Steichen said Friday that Leonard will remain the Colts' No. 2 quarterback "for now," James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Stepping in as No. 2 quarterback
Leonard appears in line to serve as the top backup to starting quarterback Daniel Jones for a second straight game Sunday against the Chargers after the Colts placed Anthony Richardson (orbital) on injured reserve Monday, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
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Tabbed as emergency QB for Week 4
Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams but will serve as the Colts' emergency third-string quarterback.
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Serving as emergency QB again
Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive as the Colts' emergency third quarterback Week 3 versus Tennessee.
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Only healthy QB left in Indy
Leonard could be the Colts' starting quarterback moving forward, as coach Shane Steichen acknowledged after Sunday's 39-16 loss to the Jaguars that Daniel Jones' right Achilles injury "could be season-ending," per James Boyd of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Leonard opened the season as the team's third-string quarterback, but he moved up to the backup role when Anthony Richardson fractured his orbital bone during pregame warmups in Week 6, and Leonard was thrust into action during the Week 14 loss to Jacksonville after Jones' injury. Richardson hasn't been ruled out for the season but remains on injured reserve, so Leonard looks like the favorite to make his first NFL start in Week 15 against the Seahawks.
Leonard opened the season as the team's third-string quarterback, but he moved up to the backup role when Anthony Richardson fractured his orbital bone during pregame warmups in Week 6, and Leonard was thrust into action during the Week 14 loss to Jacksonville after Jones' injury. Richardson hasn't been ruled out for the season but remains on injured reserve, so Leonard looks like the favorite to make his first NFL start in Week 15 against the Seahawks.