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Riley Leonard

QB

Riley Leonard came into the league as a 6th-round selection (189th overall) in 2025, drafted out of Notre Dame; Duke. He's currently with IND, in his 2nd season in the league. Sack Avoidance is his calling card, grading in the 81st percentile among his peers.

Size

6'4", 213#

College

Notre Dame; Duke

Draft

Rd 6, 189th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
42.5

27th percentile among QBs · limited sample

5 games · 69 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.75
Total EPA×0.24-0.28
Conversion×0.08-0.48
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.10
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.49
Ball security×0.12-1.12

Week 1 projection · vs BAL

Methodology
Pass yds189.3 (87.4–291.2)49% 190.5+
Pass yds189.3 (87.4–291.2)49% 190.5+
Pass yds189.3 (87.4–291.2)49% 190.5+
Pass yds189.3 (87.4–291.2)49% 190.5+
Pass yds189.3 (87.4–291.2)49% 190.5+
Pass yds189.3 (87.4–291.2)49% 190.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)57% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)57% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)57% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)57% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)57% 0.5+
Pass TD0.8 (0–2)57% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
INT0.6 (0–2)47% 0.5+
Rush yds28.4 (8.4–48.4)45% 30.5+
Rush yds28.4 (8.4–48.4)45% 30.5+
Rush yds28.4 (8.4–48.4)45% 30.5+
Rush yds28.4 (8.4–48.4)45% 30.5+
Rush yds28.4 (8.4–48.4)45% 30.5+
Rush yds28.4 (8.4–48.4)45% 30.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size57▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength59▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy32▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security12▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance81▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility73▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency43▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume39▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion28▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025IND42.554152272-3

Career profile

Riley Leonard has appeared in 5 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with IND.

As a passer he has thrown for 415 yards and 2 touchdowns with 3 interceptions. He has rushed for 27 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home3
0
0/g
0
1
Away2
415
208/g
2
2
In division4
415
104/g
2
3
Out of division1
0
0/g
0
0
In wins1
0
0/g
0
0
In losses4
415
104/g
2
3
On grass1
145
145/g
0
1
On turf4
270
68/g
2
2
Indoors4
270
68/g
2
2
Outdoors1
145
145/g
0
1

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8TEN1 rush yds, 0 TD40.4
Week 14JAX145 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 5 rush yds, 1 TD47.5
Week 16SF—41
Week 17JAX—40.6
Week 18HOU270 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 21 rush yds, 1 TD · 0 rec, -3 yds, 0 TD57.3

Riley Leonard — common questions

What position does Riley Leonard play?
Riley Leonard is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Riley Leonard played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Riley Leonard has played for IND (2025).
Where did Riley Leonard go to college?
Riley Leonard played college football at Notre Dame; Duke.
When was Riley Leonard drafted?
Riley Leonard was selected in round 6, 189th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Riley Leonard scored?
Riley Leonard has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 passing, 2 rushing).
What is Riley Leonard's ScoutIndex Rating?
Riley Leonard rated 42.5 for 2025, the 27th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2025