Senior Bowl has come and gone down in Mobile, Ala., which featured a strong group of defensive backs and none may have performed better than Lousiville’s Quincy Riley.
Riley was named the National Team’s top cornerback as voted on by the offensive players and had a standout week at practice that featured sticky coverage and frequently finding his way to the football.
He projects as a cornerback that could make a difference in the nickel position or on the perimeter at the next level.
Texans Wire had the opportunity to speak to Riley after a dominant day of practice on Wednesday afternoon and what he plans to bring to the NFL next season.
Texans Wire: Quincy, you were all over the place today. Did you feel about your practice?
Quincy Riley: “I feel good about it. It was just fun being out here competing. I let one ball get away from me, but also I’m not used to doing that, like dropping the ball. So I got down on myself at one point and I had to bounce back the next play and just keep working.”
TW: Who are your favorite defensive backs to watch when you’re studying and trying to get ready for the games?
Riley: “I like watching [Browns] Denzel Ward and [Packers] Jaire Alexander, those are my top two right now.”
Quincy Riley has been very sticky in coverage. Stays in phase, flips his hips, locates the ball, and makes a play pic.twitter.com/SzOBPWlwnd
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 30, 2025
TW: When watching your film this draft season, as we work towards April, what is a a game or a play that you’re really proud of from this past season?
Riley: “I’ll say, there was one play I was in the slot as the nickel corner and they ran an end-around and I came off the block and made a tackle in the backfield for a loss. I feel like this play is something that you know most people don’t know about me that I tackle.”
.@LouisvilleFB CB Quincy Riley has had a great Day 2 at @seniorbowl. Here is him vs Jaylin Noel during the competition period. pic.twitter.com/MPO8R6glGi
— Emory Hunt (@FBallGameplan) January 29, 2025
TW: Where are you looking to play? Outside? Inside. What kind of corner do you see yourself being?
Riley: “Wherever, wherever I can play at first on the field, I’m gonna play all of it.”
TW: Have you met with the Houston Texans this week?
Riley: “Yes, I met with the Houston Texans this week.”