Quincy Riley Explained
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.
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 decided to commit to play college football for the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders.[1] [2]
College career
Middle Tennessee
In the 2019 season, Riley notched three tackles.[3] In the 2020 regular-season finale, Riley notched his first career interceptions, as he picked off two pass against North Texas.[4] During the 2021 season, Riley 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, Riley had 49 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and three interceptions.[12] For his performance on the 2023 season, Riley was named an ACC honorable mention.[13] Riley decided to return to Louisville for his final season of eligibility in 2024.[14] [15]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Bezjak . Lou . Two A.C. Flora football standouts commit to Middle Tennessee State . The State . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Cruse . Josh . Riley soars to Middle Tennessee State . Columbia Star . 28 December 2018 . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Quincy Riley 2019 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Spalding . Ty . Louisville Football Announces Additions to Secondary . Rivals.com . 3 May 2022 . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Quincy Riley 2021 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Demling . Jody . Louisville CB Quincy Riley accepts invitation to the Senior Bowl . 247Sports . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Fowler . Chapel . Another portal player? Get to know Quincy Riley, UNC football's newest transfer target . The Fayetteville Observer . 23 March 2022 . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Bock . Ethan . Middle Tennessee State Transfer CB Quincy Riley Receives Offer From West Virginia . WV Sports Now . 18 February 2022 . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Lackford . Dave . Transfer cornerback Quincy Riley chooses Cards over Ole Miss & Tennessee . Rivals.com . 14 April 2022 . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Wayne . Keith . Transfer Cornerback Quincy Riley Announces Commitment to Louisville Football . Card Chronicle . 14 April 2022 . 28 January 2024.
- McGavic . Matthew . Louisville CB Quincy Riley Returning for 2024 Season . Sports Illustrated . 12 January 2024 . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Cubit . Alexis . Louisville football's Ashton Gillotte, Quincy Riley could be pros. Here's why they're back . The Courier-Journal . 26 January 2024 . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Nakos . Pete . Louisville DB Quincy Riley to return for 2024 season . On3.com . 12 January 2024 . 28 January 2024.
- McGavic . Matthew . DE Ashton Gillotte and CB Quincy Riley Discuss Returning for Louisville's 2024 Season . Sports Illustrated . 23 January 2024 . 28 January 2024.
- Web site: Higdon . Cody . Quincy Riley RETURNS To Louisville Football . Cardinal Sports Zone . 12 January 2024 . 28 January 2024.