New Colts’ QB Riley Leonard: ‘Only place I wanted to be was in Indianapolis'

Colts Add New Quarterback

The Indianapolis Colts scored what most considered to be a big win when they selected Penn St. tight end Tyler Warren with their No. 14-overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. But, with quarterback a potential major issue with their two main options to start being Anthony Richardson and Daniel Jones. So, the Colts were sure to address the situation by adding a young signal caller in Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard in the sixth round.Riley met w…

State and local Day 3 NFL Draft Roundup: Colts pick Riley Leonard at QB, more Colts, Bears, state picks

The quarterback who led Notre Dame to the national championship game in his one season in South Bend won't have far to travel for his next opportunity.

New Colts’ QB Riley Leonard: ‘Only place I wanted to be was in Indianapolis'

INDIANAPOLIS – This is where Riley Leonard expected to be. Wanted to be. With the Indianapolis Colts. In their quarterback room with Anthony Richardson Sr., Daniel Jones and Jason Bean. As he positioned his cell phone for a Saturday afternoon Zoom call with the Indy media, the former Notre Dame quarterback wore a Colts hat and Colts shirt. “C’mon!’’ he shouted with a wide grin. A relationship Leonard yearned for began at the NFL Scouting Combine…

Colts draft Notre Dame QB Leonard in 6th round

The Indianapolis Colts selected Riley Leonard in the sixth round of Saturday's NFL draft.

Alabama native Riley Leonard selected on Day 3 of 2025 NFL draft

Former Notre Dame and Duke quarterback Riley Leonard, an Alabama native, was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft on Saturday.

Colts Round 6, Pick 189 Recap: Notre Dame Quarterback Riley Leonard

Source: Michael Reaves / Getty INDIANAPOLIS – For the first time since Sam Ehlinger in 2021, the Colts took a quarterback on Day 3. With the 189th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Colts took Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard in Round Six. Here are 3 takeaways on Leonard: Super Character, Dual Athlete In quarterbacking Notre Dame to the national title, Leonard was lauded for his dual-threat playmaking and impressive character makeup. Ju…