Riley MacLeod

Riley MacLeod (born October 23, 2002) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Western Mustangs.

Riley MacLeod

No. 41 – Montreal Alouettes
Position	Linebacker
Roster status	Active
CFL status	National
Personal information
Born	(2002-10-23) October 23, 2002 (age 23) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school	St. Thomas More
University	Western (2021–2024)
CFL draft	2025: 8th round, 70th overall pick
Career history
Montreal Alouettes (2025–present)
Awards and highlights
Vanier Cup champion (2021)
Stats at CFL.ca

U Sports career

MacLeod played U Sports football for the Western Mustangs from 2021 to 2024. He played in 43 games, recording 236 tackles, including 11 for loss, six sacks, one interceptions, two pass deflections, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.^[1] MacLeod was a member of the Mustangs when they won the 56th Vanier Cup over the Saskatchewan Huskies.^[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	40-yard dash	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄8 in (1.86 m)	228 lb (103 kg)	5.03 s	4.21 s	6.82 s	34.5 in (0.88 m)	10 ft 1⁄2 in (3.06 m)	18 reps
All values from CFL Combine[3]

MacLeod was selected in the eighth round with the 70th pick of the 2025 CFL draft by the Montreal Alouettes.^[4] On May 7, 2025, he officially signed with the Alouettes.^[5] MacLeod made his CFL debut on July 25, 2025, against the Calgary Stampeders but made his first tackle on September 26, also against the Stampeders.^[6]