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Countdown to Kickoff: Quincy Riley is the Saints Player of Day 29
Riley is already making plays in training camp for a rebuilding defense We are less than a month away from the New Orleans Saints regular season opener. On September 7, the Saints will host the Arizona Cardinals in their first game under new head coach Kellen Moore. It will also be the first game in a Saints uniform for several players. One is rookie cornerback Quincy Riley, who wears No. 29. As our Saints Player of the Day, this is a closer look at Riley. A letterwinner in football, basketball, and track at A.C. Flora High School in South Carolina, Riley would initially attend Middle Tennessee University of Conference USA. He'd redshirt in 2019, then in 2020 had 2 interceptions to help win a spot on the Conference USA All-Freshman squad. In 2021, Riley broke up 9 passes and had 5 interceptions with one touchdown with the Blue Raiders to earn 1st Team All-Conference USA honors. He'd transfer from Middle Tennessee to Louisville after that season, where continued standout play. Riley had 3 interceptions and a touchdown return for the Cardinals in 2022, with his 101 return yards leading the ACC. He'd follow that up with 12 pass breakups, 3 more picks, and 75 return yards in 2023. Last season, Riley had 2 interceptions and led the ACC with 13 passes broken up on his way to a 2nd Team All-ACC selection. With their second of two choices in Round 4 of this year's draft, the Saints chose Riley. It was a pick that New Orleans acquired from Washington last November when trading corner Marshon Lattimore. Perhaps it's fitting that the Saints used that choice on a corner. Riley's No. 29 was also last worn by Paulson Adebo, a standout corner for their defense from 2021 through last season. Riley could help ease the losses of Lattimore and Adebo quickly. Quincy Riley is an outstanding athlete with terrific coverage abilities and elite ball skills. It is hoped that he can take over as the other starting cornerback alongside 2024 second round choice Kool-Aid McKinstry. Riley is already turning heads early in training camp, making several plays and holding his own in coverage against the starting New Orleans wide receivers. Riley is certainly a player to watch, as the Saints hope they have a day 3 drafted steal for their rebuilding defense.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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How Louisville Draft Pick Quincy Riley Fills A Saints Need
With their second of two fourth-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Louisville Cardinals cornerback Quincy Riley. Many expected the Saints to address corner earlier in the draft. It was considered a deep draft class at the position, with a few possible projected starters even slipping into the third round. Advertisement New Orleans used five picks at other positions through the first four rounds before choosing a cornerback. When they finally selected one, they got a player whose traits match several at the position drafted before him. CB - Quincy Riley, Louisville Louisville Cardinals cornerback Quincy Riley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images A football, basketball, and track star at A.C. Flora High School in South Carolina, Riley committed to Middle Tennessee State. He played little as a true freshman in 2019 but intercepted 2 passes the following year for the Blue Raiders. In 2021, Riley led Middle Tennessee State with 5 interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, and broke up 9 passes. He also added 4.5 sacks and 1.5 sacks on his way to 1st Team All-Conference USA honors. After the 2021-22 season, he'd transfer to Louisville. Advertisement Riley intercepted a team-high 3 passes for the Cardinals in 2022, leading the ACC with 101 return yards. In 2023, he'd again have 3 interceptions and led his team with 12 passes broken up. Last season, Riley tied for the team lead with 2 interceptions and led the ACC with 13 pass breakups on his way to 2nd Team All-ACC honors. Louisville Cardinals defensive back Quincy Riley (3) breaks up a pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images A lean corner, Riley may have troubles against bigger NFL receivers. He's not especially physical in man coverage, often leading to a receiver getting clean breaks in their routes. He has also never been much of a factor in run support. A bit inexperienced in man coverage, Riley may take early lumps against receivers with good route precision. His aggressiveness can also lead to blown coverages against double moves and play fakes. Advertisement A former sprinter in high school and at Middle Tennessee State, Riley has the burst, stride, and speed to keep with almost any receiver. This is especially evident in his recovery speed or explosion to the throw in off-ball coverage. Riley's 15 interceptions over the last five seasons and 25 passes broken up the last two years shows a player with elite ball skills. He has remarkable anticipation, the quickness to get to the ball in a flash, and the savvy to bait quarterbacks. Louisville Cardinals defensive back Quincy Riley (3) breaks up a pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Riley shows good route recognition. His reach, leaping ability, and competitiveness allows him to make a lot of plays on contested throws. While he won't win a lot of physical battles, his terrific body control and ball skills enables him to win his share of one-on-one battles. Advertisement The New Orleans Saints traded CB Marshon Lattimore before the end of last season, then lost CB Paulson Adebo in free agency. Talented Kool-Aid McKinstry is solidified as one starter. However, Alontae Taylor is much more disruptive being moved around the formation than as a starting outside cornerback. Quincy Riley should complete with Taylor and Isaac Yiadom for outside corner reps. His speed and ball skills also gives him some versatility for slot coverage. He also brings athleticism and return skills to the special teams units, always a focal point in New Orleans. New defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is expected to use more off-ball coverage and zone concepts in his secondary. This may play to Quincy Riley's best attributes, possibly leading to him being a mid-round draft steal. Related: Final 2025 NFL Draft First Round Predictions For the Saints Related: Final New Orleans Saints 7-Round NFL Mock Draft Related: Best Remaining Prospects For Day 3 Of the 2025 NFL Draft
USA Today
26-04-2025
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- USA Today
2025 NFL draft: Saints pick Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley in the fourth round
2025 NFL draft: Saints pick Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley in the fourth round With their second pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley at No. 131 overall. This was one of the picks they got back from the Washington Commanders in last year's midseason trade for cornerback Marshon Lattimore. Riley was one of their 30 formal visits to the team facility in Metairie this spring, having impressed at Senior Bowl practices earlier this year. And he was wildly productive at Louisville and Middle Tennessee. Riley appeared in 55 games and got his hands on 54 passes, intercepting 15 of them (the most in this draft class). He transferred to Louisville in 2022 and was just as effective after the jump in quality of competition. And, yes, he was teammates with Tyler Shough last season. He just might be a starter. While he's a little undersized at 5-foot-11 and 194 pounds, with 31-inch arms, his 4.4 time in the 40-yard dash suggests he can keep pace with NFL receivers (if his game tape didn't do it for you). Look for him to have a role right away as a rookie while working on climbing the depth chart.
USA Today
16-04-2025
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Cam Skattebo headlines list of top 30 visitors for Titans
Cam Skattebo headlines list of top 30 visitors for Titans The Tennessee Titans are busy this week at their facility in Nashville. According to multiple posts by Paul Kuharsky, Tennessee will be hosting six players on Top 30 visits, including multiple running backs, defensive backs, and a wide receiver. Cornerbacks Quincy Riley and Zah Frazier, running backs Cam Skattebo and Jordan James, safety Andrew Mukuba, and wide receiver Jakobie Keeney-James are all scheduled to visit Nashville. We covered Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley earlier in the Titans Wire pre-draft coverage, and will break down the others below. UTSA CB Zah Frazier Frazier is one of the more interesting cornerback prospects in this class. His measurables are off the charts, coming in at 6-foot-3, 186 pounds. He brings an elite mixture of athleticism, size, and speed to the table with the upside to develop into a long-term starter in the league. Unfortunately, with a lack of tape against high-level competition, much of his stock is a projection. A developmental player may need consistent coaching and technique refinement to reach his ceiling. An older prospect, Frazier is best suited for a zone scheme as he continues his development. He has starter traits and potential, but may need some seasoning before reaching his peak. Arizona State RB Cam Skattebo Skattebo may not boast the athletic traits of many of the running backs in this class, but consistent on-field production outweighs his athletic testing deficiencies. A bowling ball of a back, he defies traditional metrics with balance, instincts, and power. Starting his career at Sacramento State, he worked his way to Heisman finalist and Big 12 Championship MVP at Arizona State, sometimes carrying their offense on his shoulders. His athleticism will not overwhelm teams and could cause him to fall, but as a multifaceted performer with underrated receiving skills, he could outperform his eventual draft slot. Skattebo projects to be the type of change-of-pace running back that head coach Brian Callahan has talked about. He's a mid-round prospect who has a chance to develop into more than a complementary piece in an offense. Oregon RB Jordan James James profiles as another change-up type back for the Titans. He is a physical inside runner with developmental upside and starter potential. He is a decisive runner who offers exceptional vision and burst for an offense and should be able to contribute early in his career. He lacks experience as a receiver and will need to improve his skills before assuming a more significant role in the offense, but the athletic traits are there for it to happen. He enters the league as a complementary back who can fill a niche in short-yardage and goal-line packages and has a high ceiling if developed. Texas S Andrew Mukuba Mukuba is one of the top safety prospects and has the skill set to be a dynamic back-end chess piece early in his career. His combination of experience and production against top competition should prepare him to step in and succeed. He's not the biggest safety in the class, but he brings elite athleticism to the table, giving him exceptional range and scheme versatility. He lacks the bulk of many safeties, and that could impact him early in his career against the run, but his ability as a pass defender should get him on the field early in sub-package football. Mukuba is a Day 2 prospect who will see the field early as a rookie and has the potential to develop into one of the more dynamic safeties in the league. UMass WR Jakobie Keeney-James Keeney-James is a small-school prospect who opened some eyes after a pro day, during which he flashed 4.36 speed and solid athleticism. After four years of obscurity at Eastern Washington, he appeared to have put it all together at UMass and was a leader on the offense, putting up 50 receptions for 836 yards and six touchdowns in 2024. A true developmental prospect as a receiver, he does bring special-teams experience to the table. Viewed as a late-round selection or a priority undrafted rookie free agent, he appears to be an ascending prospect heading into the NFL.
USA Today
07-04-2025
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- USA Today
Saints host Senior Bowl standout, Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley on pre-draft visit
Saints host Senior Bowl standout, Louisville cornerback Quincy Riley on pre-draft visit More and more of the New Orleans Saints' official 30 visits are rolling in -- NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Louisville defensive back Quincy Riley visited the team a week ago and is making another pre-draft trip to meet with the Carolina Panthers on Monday. While Rapoport initially said Riley plays safety (which he corrected in a follow-up), Riley was primarily an outside cornerback at Louisville, and only occasionally lined up in the slot or inside the box. Riley's an interesting player. He weighed in at 5-foot-10.5 and 194 pounds, with 31-inch arms, so he's got the size pro scouts looks for -- and the speed, after timing the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds flat. And Riley is known for playing bigger than what he's listed at. Just look at his ball skills: Riley intercepted two or three passes every year he played in college while collecting 25 pass deflections the last two years. He's a feisty corner who enjoys competing in press-man situations, and he hardly lost a rep at Senior Bowl practices earlier this offseason. We don't have a complete athletic profile for Riley, having not completed agility drills or the jumps at the NFL Scouting Combine, which may explain why the Saints brought him in. But he's clearly been on their radar for a while now. First-year cornerbacks coach Grady Brown was spotted at Louisville's pro day, and you can bet the Saints had someone tracking his performance in one-on-one drills at the Senior Bowl. Depending on who you ask he's a top-five cornerback in this class and could be in play as early as the No. 40 pick.
