Jim Riggs (American football)

Jim Riggs
No. 87, 82
PositionTight end
Personal information
Born (1963-09-29) September 29, 1963
Fort Knox, Kentucky, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolScotland
(Laurinburg, North Carolina)
CollegeClemson
NFL draft1987: 4th round, 103rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions37
Receiving yards274
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Thomas Riggs (born September 29, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).

Riggs was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky and played scholastically at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, North Carolina.[1] He played college football at Clemson University.[2] As a senior, he was selected as a third-team All-American by Gannett News Service.[3]

Riggs was selected by the Cincinnati in the fourth round of the 1987 NFL draft with the 103rd overall pick.[4] He spent six seasons with the Bengals, appearing in all 16 games during the 1988, 1990, and 1991 seasons. He finished his career with the Washington Redskins.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Jim Riggs Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "Jim Riggs Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ^ "Gannette (sic) News Service All-Americans". Iowa City Press-Citizen. December 2, 1986. p. 2B – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved September 30, 2023.
  5. ^ "Jim Riggs Stats and Bio". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 22, 2024.