Quincy Riley CB Louisville | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Quincy Riley CB Louisville
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.50 seconds (48%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 66.8 | |
| Tackling: |
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57% |
| Run Defense: |
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57% |
| Coverage: |
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78% |
| Zone: |
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76% |
| Man/Press: |
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77% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#214
Position rank:
#40
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| College Games: 52 College Snaps: 2577 | ||
ESPN RATING: 75/100
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247 RATING: 86/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Nehemiah Pritchett - Auburn |
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89% |
| Tyrique Stevenson - Miami |
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87% |
| Greg Newsome II - Northwestern |
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86% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Quincy Riley, a redshirt junior cornerback from Louisville, has made waves in the Cardinals' secondary since transferring from Middle Tennessee State. The Columbia, South Carolina native has shown steady improvement throughout his collegiate career, culminating in a standout 2023 season where he led the team with 11 pass breakups and tied for the ACC lead with 14 pass defenses.Riley's journey began at A.C. Flora High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. A three-star recruit, he initially committed to Middle Tennessee State, where he quickly made an impact. In 2021, he recorded 33 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, and a team-high five interceptions, earning First Team All-C-USA honors. His performance caught the eye of Louisville, prompting his transfer in 2022.
At Louisville, Riley continued to shine. In 2023, he started all 13 games, recording 45 tackles, two interceptions, and eight pass breakups. His consistent play and ball-hawking skills earned him All-ACC Honorable Mention recognition.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite ball skills, consistently jumping routes and creating turnovers with natural instincts and timing
- Scheme versatile, excelling in both man and zone coverage with fluid hips and quick change of direction
- High football IQ, displaying excellent route recognition and ability to bait quarterbacks into poor throws
- Competitive at the catch point, using length and leaping ability to challenge larger receivers effectively
- Solid tackler for his position, wrapping up well and limiting yards after catch in the open field
- Multi-sport background translates to impressive overall athleticism and closing speed on the field
- Durable player who has consistently increased his snap count and production each season
- Special teams value, with experience as a dangerous return man from his high school days
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Slightly undersized for the position, which may cause concerns against larger NFL receivers in press coverage
- Run support needs improvement, occasionally struggling to disengage from blocks on the perimeter
- Average long speed could be exposed against elite NFL vertical threats
- Can be overaggressive in coverage, potentially leading to penalties or big plays at the next level
- Limited experience against top-tier competition may lead to a learning curve in the NFL
Scouting Report: Summary
Riley projects as a valuable nickel corner with the potential to develop into a starting outside cornerback. His ball skills and instincts will translate well to the next level, making him an attractive option for teams employing turnover-focused defenses. Riley's versatility allows him to fit in multiple schemes, whether it's press-man or zone-heavy systems.At the NFL level, Riley could thrive in a defense that allows him to use his quick-twitch athleticism and route recognition skills to make plays on the ball. His experience in both man and zone coverages gives coordinators flexibility in how to deploy him. While he may need to bulk up slightly to handle the physicality of NFL receivers, his competitiveness and technique should serve him well.
With another year of development against ACC competition, Riley has a chance to significantly boost his draft stock. If he can improve his run support and showcase his skills against top-tier receivers, he could emerge as one of the more intriguing cornerback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)
How other scouting services rate Quincy Riley (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
126.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
35.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.