Breaking news;5 star committed to Notre Dame Fighting Irish football over Alabama and bulldogs welcome…
Breaking news;5 star committed to Notre Dame Fighting Irish football over Alabama and bulldogs welcome…
Notre Dame’s QB Riley Leonard gets brutally honest on Ohio State’s
Now, the focus shifts from South Bend to the NFL. Leonard knows he’s not projected as a first-round pick, but he’s taking it all in stride. The Senior Bowl is a chance to prove himself against top competition, and he’s embracing the moment. “Everybody talks about the long season in the NFL, but sign me up. I want to play as many games as possible,” he said.
From Duke to Notre Dame to the NFL? Riley Leonard’s winding road to the draft
His college career has been anything but smooth. Leonard started at Duke, enduring a 3-9 freshman season before leading a turnaround to 9-4. Then came injuries, surgeries, and a midseason transfer to Notre Dame. “I had to do a lot of adapting,” he reflected. “I’ve been through a lot and overcame all of that.”
Scouts see potential. At 6’3″, 210 pounds, Leonard has the mobility to extend plays and a strong enough arm to push the ball downfield. But there are concerns-his footwork can be inconsistent, and his decision-making under pressure needs work. That’s why he’s projected as a mid-round pick, likely between the fourth and fifth rounds.
