Riley Leonard is a college football quarterback playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish college football team. Riley Leonard attended Fairhope High School, where he played both, football and basketball. He earned multiple scholarship offers from notable programs like Nebraska and Syracuse but ultimately chose to commit to Duke University to pursue college football.
He started his college career in 2021 at Duke University, where he played in seven games and made one start as a true freshman. He completed 37 of 62 passes for 381 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. His sophomore season in 2022 marked a turning point; he was named the starting quarterback and led Duke to a 9-4 record. Leonard completed 250 of 392 passes for 2,967 yards, achieving a remarkable 20 touchdowns against just six interceptions. He also demonstrated his dual-threat capability by leading the team in rushing with 699 yards and 13 touchdowns, making him one of only three FBS quarterbacks that season to surpass 2,900 passing yards and 695 rushing yards.
Riley Leonard NIL Deal 2024
Leonard’s NIL valuation stands at $1.1 million, according to a report in On3.
Riley Leonard Deal Tracker
According to On3, Leonard’s NIL portfolio includes partnerships with well-known brands such as Gillette, Rhoback, Raising Cane’s, Panini, Haggar, Topps, and Wildcard.
Leonard also signed a $100,000 deal with Rhoback, an activewear company that has emerged as a significant player in the NIL landscape. The following table compiles Riley Leonard’s endorsements, as of December 2024, as per On3 data.
| Date | NIL Deal |
| 9/05/2024 | Dick's Sporting Goods |
| 8/19/2024 | Rhoback |
| 2/23/2024 | EA Sports |
| 12/11/2023 | Gillette |
FAQ's On Riley Leonard
A. As of December 2024, Riley Leonard is 22 years old.
A. He is dating Molly Walding.
A. He was born in Fairhope, Alabama, US.
A. Riley Leonard attended Fairhope High School.
A. Riley Leonard weight is 216 lbs.
