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Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 9/14/2024
2024 Pass/Rush Stats
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321
TD
0
INT
2
YDS
79
TD
1
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Leonard brought a dynamic style of play to Duke, which peaked in 2022, where he logged 3,666 scrimmage yards and 33 touchdowns, 13 of which were on the ground. Ankle and toe injuries riddled his 2023 season and problems with his ankle have bled into Notre Dame's offseason, which raises some questions as to whether he'll be able to replicate a season as a dual-threat quarterback. The 6-foot-4 quarterback brings promising athleticism, which will likely create a new taste under center for the Fighting Irish if he stays healthy this season. Leonard will have the chance to bring a new twist to the Fighting Irish which could be extremely promising for high-level fantasy production in 2024. Assuming Leonard gains clearance as expected, his production as the play-caller and dual threat could be a spectacle if the ankle issues are mitigated. Read Past Outlooks
Injures non-throwing shoulder
Leonard injured the posterior labrum on his non-throwing shoulder during Notre Dame's upset loss at the hands of NIU, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite the injury, Leonard is expected to suit up this week against Purdue. The quarterback struggled mightily against the Huskies, tossing for 163 yards and two interceptions in the stunning defeat. This will surely be something to monitor for the starting quarterback, but it appears as if Leonard dodged a bullet with the injury and should be good to go against the Boilermakers.
Despite the injury, Leonard is expected to suit up this week against Purdue. The quarterback struggled mightily against the Huskies, tossing for 163 yards and two interceptions in the stunning defeat. This will surely be something to monitor for the starting quarterback, but it appears as if Leonard dodged a bullet with the injury and should be good to go against the Boilermakers.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Struggles in Loss to Huskies
Leonard never got going with only 163 passing yards while completing 20-of-32 attempts, but was intercepted twice and sacked twice in the 16-14 loss to Northern Illinois on Saturday.
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Efficient in Opening Win
Leonard completed 18-of-30 passes for 158 yards and more importantly did not throw an interception in his Notre Dame debut, a 23-13 victory at Texas A&M on Saturday night.
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Officially QB1
Head coach Marcus Freeman confirmed that Leonard has been working with the first team and is the starting quarterback for the 2024 season, Tyler Horka of On3.com reports.
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Fully healthy for fall
Leonard announced that he is fully healthy heading into the 2024 season, per Daniel Shirley of The Athletic.
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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.
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