Quincy Riley

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Quincy Riley
Louisville Cardinals–No. 3
Position Cornerback
Class
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Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-26) May 26, 2001 (age 23)
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
College
High school A.C. Flora (Forest Acres, South Carolina)
Career highlights and awards

Quincy Cory DaShawn Riley (born May 26, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Louisville Cardinals. He previously played for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.

Contents

Early life and high school

Riley grew up in Columbia, South Carolina and attended A.C. Flora High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track. Coming out of high school, Riley committed to play college football for the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. [1] [2]

College career

Middle Tennessee

In the 2019 season, Riley recorded three tackles. [3] In the 2020 regular-season finale, Riley had his first career interceptions, as he picked off two pass against North Texas. [4] During the 2021 season, he totaled 33 tackles with four and a half being for a loss, a sack and a half, nine pass deflections, five interceptions, and a touchdown. [5] For his performance on the season, Riley was named first team all Conference-USA. [6] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Riley decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [7] [8]

Louisville

Riley decided to transfer to play for the Louisville Cardinals. [9] [10] In the 2022 season, Riley tallied 27 tackles with one going for a loss, a sack, two pass deflections, three interceptions, and a touchdown. [11] In the 2023 season, he had 49 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and three interceptions. [12] For his performance on the 2023 season, he was named an ACC honorable mention. [13] Riley elected to return to Louisville for his final season of eligibility in 2024. [14] [15]

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References

  1. ↑ Bezjak, Lou. "Two A.C. Flora football standouts commit to Middle Tennessee State". The State. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  2. ↑ Cruse, Josh (December 28, 2018). "Riley soars to Middle Tennessee State". Columbia Star. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Quincy Riley 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  4. ↑ Spalding, Ty (May 3, 2022). "Louisville Football Announces Additions to Secondary". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Quincy Riley 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  6. ↑ Demling, Jody. "Louisville CB Quincy Riley accepts invitation to the Senior Bowl". 247Sports. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ Fowler, Chapel (March 23, 2022). "Another portal player? Get to know Quincy Riley, UNC football's newest transfer target". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  8. ↑ Bock, Ethan (February 18, 2022). "Middle Tennessee State Transfer CB Quincy Riley Receives Offer From West Virginia". WV Sports Now. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  9. ↑ Lackford, Dave (April 14, 2022). "Transfer cornerback Quincy Riley chooses Cards over Ole Miss & Tennessee". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  10. ↑ Wayne, Keith (April 14, 2022). "Transfer Cornerback Quincy Riley Announces Commitment to Louisville Football". Card Chronicle. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  11. ↑ McGavic, Matthew (January 12, 2024). "Louisville CB Quincy Riley Returning for 2024 Season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  12. ↑ Cubit, Alexis (January 26, 2024). "Louisville football's Ashton Gillotte, Quincy Riley could be pros. Here's why they're back". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  13. ↑ Nakos, Pete (January 12, 2024). "Louisville DB Quincy Riley to return for 2024 season". On3.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  14. ↑ McGavic, Matthew (January 23, 2024). "DE Ashton Gillotte and CB Quincy Riley Discuss Returning for Louisville's 2024 Season". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  15. ↑ Higdon, Cody (January 12, 2024). "Quincy Riley RETURNS To Louisville Football". Cardinal Sports Zone. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
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