Riley Leonard is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He is the son of Chad and Heather Leonard. Following the departure of Duke's head coach Mike Elko to Texas A&M, Leonard sought a fresh start, ultimately committing to Notre Dame on December 12, 2023.
Where is Riley Leonard from?
Riley Leonard is from Fairhope, Alabama. He was a rated three-star prospect by major recruiting services and received offers to play football from several prestigious programs, including Nebraska, Syracuse, and Tulane. Despite these opportunities, he ultimately committed to the Duke Blue Devils.
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After a promising freshman season at Duke in 2021, Riley Leonard emerged as the starting quarterback in 2022 and led the Blue Devils to a 9-4 record, their best in eight years. Leonard threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns, while also rushing for 699 yards and 13 touchdowns. His impressive performance earned him an honorable mention recognition in the All-ACC selections. On 12th December 2023, he announced his transfer to Notre Dame and became their starting quarterback for the 2024 season.
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FAQ's On Riley Leonard Hometown
A. Heather Leonard is the mother of Riley Leonard.
A. Chad Leonard is the father of Riley Leonard.
A. Riley Leonard goes to the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, as of December 2024.
A. Riley Leonard weighs 216 lbs.
