Riley Leonard, born September 13, 2002, in Fairhope, Alabama, is a professional American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts.[1][3][4][7] A standout multi-sport athlete at Fairhope High School, he excelled in football, basketball, and track, earning Class 7A Player of the Year honors in football after leading his team to a 27-2 record, along with two *AL.com* Coastal Male Athlete of the Year awards in basketball.[1][2][4][5] Leonard began his college career at Duke University in 2021, appearing in seven games with one start as a freshman.[3] As a sophomore in 2022, he became the full-time starter, leading Duke to a 9-4 record with 2,967 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, 699 rushing yards, and 13 rushing scores, earning Offensive MVP and Military Bowl MVP accolades.[1][2][3] In 2023, injuries limited him to seven starts (4-3 record), prompting his transfer to Notre Dame via the portal.[1][3][5] At Notre Dame in 2024, Leonard had a breakout season, starting all 16 games for a 14-2 record, completing 269 of 403 passes for 2,861 yards and 21 touchdowns, while rushing for 906 yards and 17 touchdowns—setting a school record for quarterback rushing scores in a season.[2][3][4] He was a Comeback Player of the Year semifinalist and helped the Fighting Irish reach the national championship game.[2][4] Selected by the Colts in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Leonard's dual-threat style—marked by mobility, poise, and leadership—has drawn NFL scout praise, though his passing efficiency (career 7.2 yards per attempt) remains an area for growth.[3][4][7] As of late 2025, he faces a team quarterback crisis amid a reported knee injury.[7] Career college stats: 7,311 passing yards, 45 passing TDs, 2,130 rushing yards, 36 rushing TDs over 43 games.[3]