Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard - Late Round Option?

[GlendoraRam]

Good size at 6'4", 216Lbs. Very mobile guy, has NFL arm strength, and gets the ball out fast. Strictly a developmental guy, but I liked the film on him.

Scouting Report: Strengths

• Elite athlete with wheels that pop off the tape - his foot speed and basketball background show up in game situations, like that filthy juke against USC's linebacker in space.

• Nasty deep ball thrower who consistently drops it in the bucket where only his guy can get it, as shown by that 54-yard dime against Penn State to tie the game.

• Pre-snap savant who diagnoses defensive leverages and coverage shells with veteran awareness, especially lethal against zone looks where he finds soft spots between defenders.

• Shows some dog when plays break down, keeping his eyes downfield while navigating chaos - made multiple huge throws on the move against Ohio State.

• Pocket movement is silky smooth with the ability to slide and reset his platform while maintaining throwing mechanics, especially impressive against Georgia's pass rush.

• Absolute weapon in the QB run game with patient vision and burst through the hole - that three-touchdown performance against Purdue was clinic tape.

• Quick processor who gets the ball out on time in the rhythm passing game, particularly effective working the middle of the field against zone coverage.

• Natural born leader who commanded both Duke and Notre Dame's huddles with ease - teammates gravitate to his steady presence in critical moments.

Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard 2024 Highlights

[ocram23]

very good college QB but I don't see his game translating to the NFL. JMO

[GlendoraRam]

The whole thing is… we all know that more than 50% of first round picks flame out. Bust rate is even higher for QB’s.

I would certainly take a hard look at this guy in the later rounds.

[NorCal RF]

very good college QB but I don't see his game translating to the NFL. JMO

This^

Would rather have McCord………….

[RAMFAN71]

Hard pass here. Big ND fan and watched him a lot. VERY low probability he can run an NFL pass offense. Too inconsistent with passes. Great for a 4th and 1 sneak however.....

[Ramsfan08ny]

Hard pass here. Big ND fan and watched him a lot. VERY low probability he can run an NFL pass offense. Too inconsistent with passes. Great for a 4th and 1 sneak however.....

Likewise. I watched a very lot of ND football. Never showed me anything, other than his ability to run, that impressed me.