Quincy Cory DaShawn Riley (born May 26, 2001) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and

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. Riley was selected by the Saints in the fourth round of the

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Early life and high school

Riley grew up in

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and attended A.C. Flora High School where he lettered in football, basketball and track. Coming out of high school, Riley committed to play

for the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders.

College career

Middle Tennessee

In the 2019 season, Riley recorded three tackles. In the 2020 regular-season finale, he had his first career interceptions, as he picked off two pass against

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. 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, earning first-team all-

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honors. After the season, he entered the

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Louisville

Riley transferred to play for the

. In 2022, he tallied 27 tackles with one going for a loss, a sack, two pass deflections, three interceptions, and a touchdown. In the 2023 season, Riley had 49 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and three interceptions. For his performance on the 2023 season, he was named an

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(ACC) honorable mention. Riley elected to return to Louisville for his final season of eligibility in 2024.

Professional career

Riley was selected by the

at the

in the fourth round (131st pick). The Saints used one of the selections they previously acquired from the

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in the

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trade to draft Riley.

References

External links

New Orleans Saints bioMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders bioLouisville Cardinals bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Riley, Quincy 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Columbia, South Carolina American football cornerbacks A.C. Flora High School alumni Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders football players Louisville Cardinals football players New Orleans Saints players