
Riley Leonard played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish as a quarterback, in the 2024 season. Born on September 13, 2002, Leonard attended Fairhope High School in Fairhope, Alabama, and finished his senior year with 1,900 passing and 500 rushing yards. He also recorded 25 touchdowns in his senior year. Besides football, Riley Leonard played basketball in high school and was invited to play on the campuses of St. Mary's, North Alabama, Samford, and Missouri State. He also received invitations to play college football from Nebraska, Syracuse, and Tulane, among other schools. Despite many opportunities, Leonard committed to Duke University, where he stayed for three seasons.
In 2024, he decided to transfer to Notre Dame University and played in 16 games that season. Throughout his college career, Leonard played in 43 games. He completed 651 of 1,022 passes for 7,311 passing yards and 45 touchdowns in his collegiate tenure. On the rushing front, Leonard made 413 rush attempts for 2,130 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Riley Leonard parents
According to People, Riley Leonard was born to Chad and Heather Leonard. The couple grew up near Washington, D.C., and met while in high school. The couple has two other sons besides Leonard (via People).
Riley Leonard mother
Riley Leonard’s mother is Heather Leonard. She attended the all-girls institution Georgetown Visitation and graduated from the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina with a degree in special education. Before her marriage, she was the director of education at the Sylvan Learning Center and later returned as a substitute teacher there (via People).
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What is the nationality of Riley Leonard’s mother?
Riley Leonard's mother, Heather Leonard, is an American national. She grew up in D.C. (via People).
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FAQs on Riley Leonard
A. Riley Leonard’s father is Chad Leonard as per People.
A. Riley Leonard attended Fairhope High School in Fairhope, Alabama.
A. Riley Leonard is 22 years old as of February 2025. He was born on September 13, 2002.
A. Riley Leonard plays as a Quarterback.