All-Time Colts QBs Ranked: Manning #1, Unitas #2

Riley Leonard

#15 · Indianapolis Colts
1 Year
415 Pass Yds
2 TDs
3 INTs
4 Total TDs
Riley's
HAIR
6.5
HeyTC AI Rating
#71 Active

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Riley Leonard Today

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Riley Leonard's Colts career flashed promise in their season-ending 38-30 loss to the Texans, where the rookie sixth-rounder went 21-of-34 for 270 yards with two passing touchdowns, one interception, plus 21 rushing yards and a score—earning a 94.0 passer rating and NFL Rookie of the Week nomination as the first Colt with such a multi-TD debut. Over five games (one start), he posted 415 yards, 2 TDs, and 3 INTs on a wild 8-9 campaign that peaked at 7-1 before QB injuries to Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson derailed them, forcing a Philip Rivers retirement stint. Ranked #71 in HeyTC AI Rankings, Leonard showed arm talent that intrigued scouts, but offseason eyes turn to Indy re-evaluating their QB room amid owner demands for urgency from coach Shane Steichen to end the playoff drought.

Riley Leonard Rating Breakdown

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1 year with the Colts

Riley Leonard Contract & Salary

Status Rookie Contract
Contract Length 4 years
Free Agent 2029

Riley Leonard 2025 Stats via ESPN

415 Pass Yards
2 Pass TDs
3 INTs
58.2% Comp %
6.5 HAIR
67.7 Passer Rtg
6.2 Y/A
5 Games
Rushing
27 Rush Yards
2 Rush TDs

Riley Leonard Career Timeline

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2025 5

Emerges in Colts’ long-term plans

Local analysis and team coverage noted that Riley Leonard’s Week 18 performance demonstrated that he "proves he belongs" in the Colts’ long‑term plans, marking an important early career milestone and shifting expectations for his future role.

Nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week

Following his impressive Week 18 debut performance, Leonard was nominated for the NFL Rookie of the Week award, highlighting league‑wide recognition of his strong first start.

First NFL start for Colts in Week 18

In Week 18 of the 2025 season, Riley Leonard made his first career NFL start for the Indianapolis Colts, completing 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards and showcasing his potential in a full‑game audition.

Joins Indianapolis Colts quarterback room

After being drafted, Leonard signed his rookie contract with the Indianapolis Colts and spent the season developing within the organization’s quarterback group, positioning himself as part of the team’s long‑term plans.

Drafted by Colts in 2025 NFL Draft

Riley Leonard entered the NFL in 2025 when he was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the 2025 NFL Draft, beginning his professional career with the franchise.

1 years in the NFL