Questionable
Injury Ankle
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Pass/Rush Stats
YDS
1102
TD
3
INT
3
YDS
352
TD
4
2023 Pass/Rush Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Riley Leonard was one of the best surprises of the 2022 season, seemingly coming from nowhere to throw for 2,967 yards, a sterling 20:6 TD:INT ratio, while also gashing defenses for 699 yards and 13 scores with his legs. Can he provide an encore? Leonard’s legs should keep him from bottoming out, but the passing success was sporadic throughout his breakout, four times going for 290 yards or better but six times being limited to 173 yards or fewer. That may make him better suited as a matchup play than a top option to anchor squads nationally. And it’s not a knock on Leonard, but much of his success is scheme based by head coach Mike Elko and offensive coordinator Kevin Johns. That’s not going to change in 2023, but Duke still has a lack of overall dynamic weapons around Leonard. In no way are we expecting Leonard to bust in 2023, but asking for a repeat of last season may be the best case scenario, while growing statistically a long shot. Read Past Outlooks
Seen throwing in spring practice
Leonard (ankle) was seen participating in stationary throwing drills following an offseason ankle surgery, Tyler Horka of On3.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Leonard has returned to the field just two weeks after undergoing an offseason ankle procedure. While the junior quarterback is still in a heavy-duty brace and working through a stationary drill, this appears to bode well for Leonard's recovery timeline. Leonard, who threw for 1,102 yards (95-of-165), three touchdowns and three interceptions with Duke last season (seven games), adding on 352 yards and four scores with his legs, will look to take over with Notre Dame in 2024.
Leonard has returned to the field just two weeks after undergoing an offseason ankle procedure. While the junior quarterback is still in a heavy-duty brace and working through a stationary drill, this appears to bode well for Leonard's recovery timeline. Leonard, who threw for 1,102 yards (95-of-165), three touchdowns and three interceptions with Duke last season (seven games), adding on 352 yards and four scores with his legs, will look to take over with Notre Dame in 2024.
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
Leonard spent his freshman campaign serving as backup to Gunnar Holmberg. With Holmberg transferring to FIU, Leonard is set to open his sophomore season as the starting quarterback for the Blue Devils. Leonard appeared in six games in 2021 in which he completed 37-of-62 passes for 381 yards with one touchdown and one interception, while also managing to add 173 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. Leonard will be learning a new offense under Kevin Johns who comes over from Memphis. Johns will likely spread things out and try to get the ball to his playmakers in open spaces. Leonard’s main options will likely be wide receivers Jalon Calhoun, who led the team in touchdown catches last season with three, Eli Pancol and running back Jordan Waters.
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Undergoes additional ankle surgery
Leonard underwent an additional ankle surgery, according to head coach Marcus Freeman, and he is expected to be out a few weeks, Tyler Horka of On3.com reports.
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Able to throw in spring practice
Leonard (ankle) is able to throw passes in Notre Dame's spring practice, Pete Sampson of The Athletic reports.
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Undergoes ankle surgery
Leonard has undergone ankle surgery and will likely miss the winter workouts, Tyler Horka of On3.com reports.
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Commits to Notre Dame
Leonard announced his commitment to Notre Dame on Tuesday.
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Will enter transfer portal
Leonard (toe) entered the NCAA transfer portal, Adam Rowe of 247Sports.com reports.
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