Colts QB Riley Leonard Makes Telling Notre Dame NIL Admission
Summary
Riley Leonard, quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, said he earned more money during his college career at Notre Dame through NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals than he does now as a rookie in the NFL. Leonard explained that college contracts are often more guaranteed, while NFL rookie contracts depend on making the team each year.Key Facts
- Riley Leonard played college football at Duke before transferring to Notre Dame for his final year.
- Leonard signed a lucrative NIL contract while at Notre Dame but did not reveal the exact amount.
- He made more than 10 times the money at Notre Dame compared to his previous season at Duke.
- Leonard said estimates of $1.5 million for his NIL deal were a bit high.
- Leonard was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2025 with the 189th overall pick.
- His four-year NFL rookie contract guarantees only about $200,000.
- Leonard played in five games during his rookie NFL season, with some modest statistics.
- Leonard said that many college quarterbacks now make even more money through NIL deals than he did.
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