Riley is near at the top of this class.
Per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, cornerback Quincy Riley, out of Louisville, visited the New Orleans Saints last week. Riley is the #10 cornerback on ESPN’s rankings.
Two more visits:
— #Louisville CB Quincy Riley is visiting the #Panthers today after visiting the #Saints last week.
— #FSU DT Joshua Farmer is visiting the #Steelers today, and he has the #Giants tomorrow and #Patriots Wednesday.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 7, 2025
Riley attended Louisville from 2022-2024. Previously, from 2019-2021, he attended Middle Tennessee.
Last season, he played in 10 games. In that span, Riley was targeted 65 times, allowing 31 receptions for 446 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 33 total tackles, nine passes defended, and two interceptions, according to ESPN. PFF rated his 2024 season at 62.4. Additionally in 2024, he was named second-team All-ACC.
Riley’s 2023 season was his most successful in college. Targeted 63 times, Riley allowed 23 receptions for 291 yards and one touchdown. Furthermore, he played in 14 games, gathering 49 total tackles and three interceptions. PFF rated his 2023 season at 85.9.
Riley told USA Today’s John Crumpler that Denzel Ward and Jaire Alexander are his favorite cornerbacks to study.
Kendell Hollowell, who covers college athletics for Sports Illustrated, has praised his kick-step technique.
#Louisville CB Quincy Riley Kick-Step Technique
– Stab the shoulder
– Chest to chest
– Look back and run the WR into the sidelineThe 2025 CB class is deep and talented. pic.twitter.com/0kuUVOjqXm
— Kendell Hollowell (@KHollowell_) June 6, 2024