The Louisville Cardinals saw two former players play at the Reese's Senior Bowl, in quarterback, Tyler Shough, and cornerback Quincy Riley.
Shough play during the game was nearly second to none as he had maybe the best thrown ball of the week for a touchdown to Da'Quan Felton, and raised his draft stock immensley. However, Quincy Riley athleticism, coverage ability man-to-man and footwork nearly broke the internet all week long and stood out to many NFL draft analysts.
Riley draft stock continues to rise and he is now projected to be the highest selected Louisville football player in the 2025 NFL draft.
Quincy Riley jaw-dropping Senior Bowl week
Quincy Riley demonstrated his athleticism all week long at the Senior Bowl. Quincy's size and body control for a cornerback is one of the best in the nation and what makes his such a reliable and lockdown corner.
Riley had 21 tackles in the 2024 season and had two interceptions with one force fumble. The former Louisville cornerback led the Cardinals in pass deflections with nine, and demonstrated that all weekend long.
Really good footwork and technique by Louisville CB Quincy Riley 📈📈📈 pic.twitter.com/IMhWxjCXH9
— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) January 28, 2025
Quincy Riley CB from Louisville with one of the best play the ball reps from today. Just pretty all around pic.twitter.com/6EUYPg9zft
— Justin Penik (@JustinPenik) January 28, 2025
.@LouisvilleFB CB Quincy Riley has had a great Day 2 at @seniorbowl. Here is him vs Jaylin Noel during the competition period. pic.twitter.com/MPO8R6glGi
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) January 29, 2025
Had some folks question Quincy Riley's (CB-Louisville) speed. He was a 10.4s runner in the 100m. I think he's a mid 4.4 guy on tape.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) February 2, 2025
Battled an injury this year but looked awesome in Mobile. I think Round 2 is realistic
The 6'0 and 195 lb. corner showed great mobility all week and is now being projected as a second-round pick. Riley ability to cover man-to-man is nearly top of the draft class and is what makes him stand out.
Riley demonstrated his skill of timing the ball and deflecting the pass to breakup the play. One of Riley big strengths is his burst on the ball and to attack the route. His awareness of the ball and being able to time the receivers route is one skill that stood out.
Quincey Riley is one corner that NFL teams can count on if they are looking to select a player that is good at locating the ball and impacting the play. In his full college tenure, he had 159 tackles, 106 solo, 6.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 13 interceptions, 34 passes deflections, 1 forced fumble, and 2 touchdowns
'22-'24 Comp % Allowed - min. 140 targets
— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) January 23, 2025
1. Quinyon Mitchell 38.6%
2. Quincy Riley 39.5%
3. Benjamin Morrison 41.0%
4. Trey Amos 41.2%
Amos/Riley both headed to @seniorbowl - just pain in the ass CBs to get catches on. Stats via TruMedia. #2025NFLDraft
Quincey Riley strengths of mobility, attacking the pinpointing the ball and making a play is a skill that has pro-bowl like talent. His athleticism and aggressiveness is skills duo that many corners in this draft class has made this former Louisville football cornerback become a fan favorite, and has NFL draft analysts raising their eyebrows.
The NFL draft is April 24 through Satuday, April 26. Louisville football will see two former players be drafted, as they approach the next step of their football career.