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Position | Cornerback |
Class | ![]() |
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Born: | May 26, 2001 |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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High school | A.C. Flora (Forest Acres, South Carolina) |
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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.
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]
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]
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]