Riley Leonard

Riley Leonard

23-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Indianapolis Colts
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.
Stepping in as No. 2 quarterback
QBIndianapolis Colts
October 15, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
After being inactive for the first five games of the season, Leonard suited up as the Colts' No. 2 quarterback during this past Sunday's 31-27 win over the Cardinals due to Richardson sustaining an orbital fracture in a freak pregame accident. With Richardson's injury now set to keep him out for at least four more games, Leonard is the lone healthy option at quarterback on the 53-man roster beyond Jones, though Indianapolis signed veteran Brett Rypien to its practice squad Wednesday. Rypien brings more experience to the table and could eventually make a push for the No. 2 role if he's able to quickly familiarize himself with head coach Shane Steichen's playbook, but Leonard, a rookie sixth-round pick out of Notre Dame, would offer far more fantasy upside if he's forced into action in the event of an injury to Jones. Leonard put his dual-threat abilities on full display during the preseason, carrying seven times for 58 yards while completing 34 of 56 pass attempts (60.7 percent) for 345 yards, one touchdown and one interception over three games.
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
76.1
 
Cornerbacks
98.3
 
Safeties
74.9
 
Linebackers
46.1
 
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How do Riley Leonard's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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Height
6' 4"
 
Weight
213 lbs
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
31.62 in
 
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Tabbed as emergency QB for Week 4
QBIndianapolis Colts
Coach's Decision
September 28, 2025
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
QBIndianapolis Colts
Coach's Decision
September 21, 2025
Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive as the Colts' emergency third quarterback Week 3 versus Tennessee.
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Emergency QB3 vs. Denver
QBIndianapolis Colts
Coach's Decision
September 14, 2025
Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive against the Broncos on Sunday but will serve as the Colts' emergency third-string quarterback.
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Emergency QB for Week 1
QBIndianapolis Colts
Coach's Decision
September 7, 2025
Leonard (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins but will serve as the emergency third-string quarterback.
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Sharp in preseason finale
QBIndianapolis Colts
August 23, 2025
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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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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