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Riley Leonard wild claim he was paid more at Notre Dame than in NFL
TL;DR
Riley Leonard claims he earned more at Notre Dame than with the NFL's Indianapolis Colts. His NIL value was $1.6 million, surpassing his Colts salary of $1,078,464.
Key points
- Riley Leonard claims he earned more at Notre Dame than in the NFL.
- His NIL value was $1.6 million.
- Leonard's NFL salary with the Colts was $1,078,464.
- He was drafted in the sixth round by the Indianapolis Colts.
- This situation highlights why some college athletes stay longer in college.
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Former Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard was back in South Bend over the weekend to see his former team having a intra-squad scrimmage.
He wasn’t the only former Irish star in attendance, but he might have made the most noise with his comments about his pay difference between Notre Dame and the NFL. After getting drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the No. 6 round, pick 189 overall, it may seem like he would have been making much more as a professional.
Well, that isn’t the case, as Leonard recently told The Athletic that he made more during his time with Notre Dame than he has with the Colts. According to Spotrac.com, the quarterback made $1,078,464 this past season, which is a pretty good annual income.
However, according to data from On3, Leonard had a Name, Image, and Likeness value of $1.6 million, which is almost 40% more than he pocketed with the Colts. If you are wondering why some college stars opt to stay for an extra year, this is the exact reason.
It clearly is different if you are taken in the earlier rounds, but if your evaluation is on the lower end, it pays to stay in school.
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Q&A
How much did Riley Leonard earn at Notre Dame compared to the NFL?
Riley Leonard earned $1.6 million in NIL value at Notre Dame, which is higher than his NFL salary of $1,078,464 with the Colts.
Why do some college athletes choose to stay an extra year?
Many college athletes, like Riley Leonard, may choose to stay an extra year due to lucrative NIL deals that can exceed professional salaries.
What round was Riley Leonard drafted in the NFL?
Riley Leonard was drafted in the sixth round as the 189th overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts.
