Colts pick Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard in NFL draft sixth round: Highlights, stats

The Indianapolis Colts picked Riley Leonard with the 189th overall pick in the sixth round of the NFL draft.

Here is what you should know about Leonard.

Riley Leonard draft grade

Nate Atkins of the IndyStar gave the pick a B.

“The Colts were going to draft a quarterback on Day 3, given that they had two on the roster after Sam Ehlinger departed for the Broncos. And now, the replacement they’ve found in the sixth round draws some easy comparisons to where Ehlinger was coming out of Texas in the same round in 2021.

“Leonard started for two different schools in Duke and Notre Dame and took both to some special relative heights, including guiding the Fighting Irish to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game last season. He was more of a game manager than the catalyst, though, as he doesn’t have much of a downfield arm and also struggles in his decision making, as illustrated by his eight interceptions on just 403 attempts last season.

“But he fits a room that’s become all about mobility with Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones competing for the starting role. Leonard ran for 906 yards and 17 touchdowns last season, and he ran for 36 scores across his college career.”

Does Riley Leonard fit Colts’ needs?

With Sam Ehlinger signing with the Denver Broncos in free agency, the Colts needed a third quarterback and Leonard will fill that role.

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Riley Leonard college

Riley Leonard attended Notre Dame and Duke.

Riley Leonard highlights

Riley Leonard stats

In one season at Notre Dame, Riley Leonard threw for 2,861 yards, 21 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also ran for 906 yards and 17 touchdowns.

Leonard spent his first three seasons at Duke, where he threw for 4,450 yards, 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

Riley Leonard height

Riley Leonard is 6-4.

Riley Leonard weight

Riley Leonard weighs 216 pounds.

Riley Leonard combine results

At the NFL combine, Riley Leonard was ranked the 12th-best quarterback in the production category. Leonard ranked fourth at his position in the athleticism category and was eighth overall in total score for quarterbacks.

Riley Leonard high school

Riley Leonard went to Fairhope High School in Alabama, the same hometown as former Colts quarterback Philip Rivers.