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Quincy Riley

Quincy Riley

American football player (born 2001)

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.

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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]

References

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