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The Indianapolis Colts did a lot of homework on the quarterback class for the 2025 NFL Draft. With questions about whether Anthony Richardson can become a franchise quarterback, and Sam Ehlinger moving on to the Denver Broncos in free agency, adding another quarterback in the draft seemed likely.

Colts Brass Reveals Why They Picked Riley Leonard

The Indianapolis Colts concluded their 2025 NFL draft with eight picks, addressing several areas of the roster from starting level to depth-type talents.

Social Media Erupts as Riley Leonard Is Drafted by the Colts

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard became the first Fighting Irish quarterback to hear his name called in the NFL draft on Saturday as he went 189th overall to the Indianapolis Colts.

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Riley Leonard News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Colts draft former Notre Dame QB at No. 189

The early-sixth-round run on quarterbacks continues.

College Football News / CBSSports.com / April 24

Riley Leonard landing spots: Possible fits that make sense for Notre Dame QB during 2025 NFL Draft

Here's where the former Fighting Irish QB could end up

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / April 23

Marcus Freeman breaks silence on Notre Dame QB battle to replace Riley Leonard

The Notre Dame football team has a quarterback competition on its hand this offseason as CJ Carr and Kenny Minchey are the two players battling it out.

College Football News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / April 23

Former NFL Coach Calls Riley Leonard a Draft Sleeper

The NFL draft is set to get underway Thursday night in Green Bay with it being a somewhat strange year for quarterbacks. We're used to seeing what feels like a handful or more go in the first half of the first round, but outside of Miami's Cam Ward, we're not certain exactly when others signal callers will go.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / April 21

Notre Dame football’s Riley Leonard named ‘QB Sleeper’ to watch in 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft is just a couple of days away as the action will get underway on Thursday. This year’s draft class is an interesting one as there is no clear #1 overall pick, and there is also a relatively weak quarterback class compared to previous years.

NFL News / New York Giants on SI / April 19

Surprising Quarterback Prospect Named as 'Best Fit' for Giants

As the 2025 NFL Draft approaches, it's looking like the New York Giants will not select a quarterback with the third overall selection if general manager Joe Schoen’s statements about not feeling pressured to force a pick at the position at that point in the draft. But what about Day 2 or even Day 3?

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / April 17

Notre Dame football QB, Riley Leonard’s backup enters transfer portal after CFP run

As the spring college football transfer portal opened, Notre Dame added a potentially significant inclusion. After backing up Riley Leonard in 2024, Steve Angeli confirmed his decision to enter the portal on Thursday.

College Football News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / April 16

30 Days of Colts Fits: QB Riley Leonard, Notre Dame

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially under a month away. To help you all along until draft day, I decided to start a daily prospect spotlight series to talk about some players that the Indianapolis Colts could target this month.

College Football News / Dawgs By Nature / April 16

QB Riley Leonard spoke to DBN’s Barry Shuck about improving throwing, ‘you suck’ wristband and more

The Browns will need to draft a young quarterback this year The Cleveland Browns recently signed Joe Flacco to again come in and likely become the starting quarterback for the 2025 season.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / April 9

This Dual-Threat Quarterback Would Fit in with the Colts

Heading into the 2025 NFL Draft, tight end and linebacker are perhaps the biggest needs for the Indianapolis Colts. However, don’t be surprised if they take a quarterback at some point in the draft.

College Football News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / April 4

Report: A Look at Notre Dame's Riley Leonard

The Las Vegas Raiders traded for quarterback Geno Smith to ensure they will have a bona fide starting quarterback in 2025. Now, they can look to use the early rounds to build a strong foundation for head coach Pete Carroll.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Notre Dame Notebook: Mike Denbrock Talks Life After Riley Leonard, Blake Hebert Development

For the first time in Marcus Freeman’s tenure as Notre Dame football coach the Fighting Irish will have a repeat offensive coordinator. Freeman had one and done coordinators in Tommy Rees and Gerad Parker in his first two seasons before hiring Denbrock an offseason ago after Parker left to become head coach at Troy.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

Notre Dame Pro Day Features Top Talent

Notre Dame held its Pro Day on Thursday at the Irish Athletics Center in South Bend. Televised live on Peacock, Notre Dame’s Pro Day offered former Irish standouts one last chance to showcase their skills and catch the eye of NFL coaches and personnel in a critical pre-draft workout ahead of next month’s NFL Draft.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / March 27

Riley Leonard Explains Why He Skipped 40-Yard Dash at Notre Dame's Pro Day

Former Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was as athletic of player as Fighting Irish fans have seen at the position in some time. He was an instrumental part of Notre Dame's running game last year, putting up over 900 yards on the ground and finding the end zone 17 times with his legs.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / The 33rd Team / March 13

Riley Leonard 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Notre Dame Fighting Irish QB

Height: 6040 (verified) Weight: 216lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Sean Clifford Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard helped push the program to the brink of a national championship in 2024, and his intangibles appear to be a big part of the reason why.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / February 28

Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard to Restrict NFL Combine Workouts—Here’s Why

Riley Leonard met the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday morning and revealed his plans for the weekend. Like several of his former Notre Dame teammates, Leonard will be skipping out on a large portion of the workouts, instead likely waiting to do many of them at Notre Dame's pro day in the coming weeks.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20

What did Riley Leonard’s wristband say after his touchdown?

Riley Leonard left fans wondering what was on his wristband after the quarterback scored a touchdown on Monday night. Leonard scored on a 1-yard touchdown

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 20

Watch: Riley Leonard caps opening drive with TD vs. Ohio State

Watch: Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard caps historic drive with TD vs. Ohio State

The seventh-seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish had one of the longest opening drives you will ever see.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / January 17

CFP notebook: Will Howard, Riley Leonard go from campers to competitors

ATLANTA -- Sports make for strange bedfellows -- or in this case, roommates, as Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and his Notre Dame counterpart Riley Leonard discovered.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / January 17

Riley Leonard Sends Three-Word Message Before Notre Dame-Ohio State Game

Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish enter a national championship matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes as heavy underdogs. Ohio State heads

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9

Notre Dame's Leonard briefly leaves Orange Bowl after brutal hit

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard briefly leaves Orange Bowl after brutal hit

Riley Leonard was replaced by Steve Angeli during the second quarter of the Orange Bowl on Thursday night after taking a hit from the Penn State defense.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Riley Leonard Sends Three-Word Message Before Notre Dame-Penn State

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are heading into the semifinal of the College Football Playoff as the hottest team in the sport. Notre Dame is riding a 12-game win streak, having defeated Indiana and Georgia in the first two rounds of the postseason. They're now set to face the Penn State Nittany Lions on Jan.