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'''Gerald Antonio Riggs Jr.''' (born September 28, 1983) is |
'''Gerald Antonio Riggs Jr.''' (born September 28, 1983) is an American former [[gridiron football|football]] [[running back]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Tennessee Volunteers football|Tennessee]]. He is the son of former [[Pro Bowl]] [[running back]] [[Gerald Riggs|Gerald]] and ex-wife Dana Riggs. |
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==Early |
==Early life== |
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Riggs attended [[Red Bank High School]] in [[Red Bank, Tennessee]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=MacCoon |first=Patrick |date=2020 |
Riggs attended [[Red Bank High School]] in [[Red Bank, Tennessee]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=MacCoon |first=Patrick |date=May 4, 2020 |title=Former Red Bank, Vols star Gerald Riggs Jr. now helping others to be their best with Beast University |url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2020/may/04/gerald-riggs-jr-beast-university/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Chattanooga Times Free Press |language=en}}</ref> He helped lead the team to an undefeated season, 15–0, and the school's first state championship in football during the 2000 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benson |first=Pat |date=January 27, 2019 |title=Pat Benson: Sitting Down With Local Legend Gerald Riggs Jr. |url=https://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/1/26/383643/Pat-Benson-Sitting-Down-With-Local.aspx |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Chattanoogan.com |language=en}}</ref> Riggs also won the Tennessee Mr. Football trophy that season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=American General Mr. Football Back of the Year Awards |url=https://tssaasports.com/history/awards/view.cfm?sport=football&award=American%2520General%2520Mr%252E%2520Football%2520Back%2520of%2520the%2520Year |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=TSSAAsports.com |language=en}}</ref> He played in the 2002 [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crawley |first=Stan |date=December 11, 2001 |title=Crawley: Riggs To Play In All-American Bowl |url=https://www.chattanoogan.com/2001/12/11/15789/Crawley-Riggs-To-Play-In-All-American.aspx |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Chattanoogan.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Riggs contributed to the Volunteers' back field from 2002 to 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gerald Riggs Jr. College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/gerald-riggs-jr-1.html |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Riggs, along with [[Cedric Houston]], was one of two different 1,000 plus yard rushers for Tennessee in the 2004 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 Tennessee Volunteers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/tennessee/2004.html |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> This was the first time in Tennessee football history to have multiple 1,000 yard rushers in a season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 6, 2017 |title=Vols' All-Decades Positions: Running Backs |url=https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2017/07/06/vols-decades-positions-running-backs/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Rocky Top Insider |language=en-US}}</ref> Riggs was a preseason All-American and Heisman Trophy candidate in 2005, but a lower leg injury ended his senior season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rohde |first=John |date=August 1, 2005 |title=Heisman watch |url=https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2005/08/01/heisman-watch/61932165007/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=The Oklahoman |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2005 |title=2005 college preview: Dark horses for Heisman |url=https://www.deseret.com/2005/8/28/19909297/2005-college-preview-dark-horses-for-heisman |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Deseret News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2009 |title=Friday Night Football on Channel 3: Bigger Team. Bigger Coverage. |url=https://www.local3news.com/friday-night-football-on-channel-3-bigger-team-bigger-coverage/article_dd683180-c9f4-54d4-a7a2-c9389162e920.html |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Local3News.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2005 |title=RIGGS RULED OUT FOR SEASON, VOLS' SECOND BLOW IN AS MANY GAMES |url=https://utsports.com/news/2005/10/24/riggs_ruled_out_for_season_vols_second_blow_in_as_many_games.aspx |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}}</ref> Riggs finished with over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdown despite injuries early in career that kept him off the field.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gerald Riggs Jr. College Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/gerald-riggs-jr-1/gamelog/9999 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Riggs contributed to the Volunteers' back field from 2002 to 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gerald Riggs Jr. College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/gerald-riggs-jr-1.html |access-date=2024-02-12 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Riggs was one of two different 1,000 plus yard rushers for Tennessee in the 2004 season. He and [[Cedric Houston]] both had 1,000 plus yards that season. This was the first time in Tennessee football history to have multiple 1,000 yard rushers in a season. |
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Riggs was a preseason All-American and Heisman Trophy candidate in 2005, but a lower leg injury ended his senior season. Riggs finished with over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdown despite injuries early in career that kept him off the field |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Miami Dolphins=== |
===Miami Dolphins=== |
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Riggs entered the [[2006 NFL |
Riggs entered the [[2006 NFL draft]], but was not selected, partly due to concerns about his injury status.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2011 |title=Former Vol and Red Bank star gets second chance at pro football |url=https://www.local3news.com/former-vol-and-red-bank-star-gets-second-chance-at-pro-football/article_c4287ad7-4576-5b23-8caa-11d15b03b4c4.html |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Local3News.com |language=en}}</ref> After the draft, Riggs signed a [[free agent]] contract with the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2006 |title=2006 undrafted rookie free agents |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2431991 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 7, 2006 |title=WILL SON ALSO RISE IN NFL? |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2006/05/07/will-son-also-rise-in-nfl/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Sun Sentinel |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 5, 2006 |title=Vick practices on 'date' in Dolphins' mini-camp |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2434785 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}}</ref> He was released by the team on September 2, re-signed to the practice squad on September 3 and then released again on September 5.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 3, 2006 |title=BEASLEY AMONG 21 CUT |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2006/09/03/beasley-among-21-cut/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Sun Sentinel |language=en-US}}</ref> He spent the season out of football. |
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===Chicago Bears=== |
===Chicago Bears=== |
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Riggs was signed by the [[Chicago Bears]] on February 9, 2007. He was assigned to the [[Rhein Fire (NFL Europe)|Rhein Fire]] of [[NFL Europa]] during the offseason. The Bears released him on May 23.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 14, 2017 |title=Vols In CFL Wrap Up (11/26) |url=https://utsports.com/sports/2017/6/14/blog-2012-11-vols-in-cfl-wrap-up-1126-html |access-date= |
Riggs was signed by the [[Chicago Bears]] on February 9, 2007. He was assigned to the [[Rhein Fire (NFL Europe)|Rhein Fire]] of [[NFL Europa]] during the offseason. The Bears released him on May 23.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 14, 2017 |title=Vols In CFL Wrap Up (11/26) |url=https://utsports.com/sports/2017/6/14/blog-2012-11-vols-in-cfl-wrap-up-1126-html |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=University of Tennessee Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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===Detroit Lions=== |
===Detroit Lions=== |
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Riggs worked out at a [[Detroit Lions]] minicamp in May 2009 but was not signed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2009 |title=Lions Sign Five Undrafted Rookie Free Agents |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=484288 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505042326/http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=484288 |archive-date=2009 |
Riggs worked out at a [[Detroit Lions]] minicamp in May 2009 but was not signed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2009 |title=Lions Sign Five Undrafted Rookie Free Agents |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=484288 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505042326/http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=484288 |archive-date=May 5, 2009 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Norman |first=Alex |title=Gerald Riggs Jr.’s mindset |url=https://www.knoxfocus.com/columnist/gerald-riggs-jr-s-mindset/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=The Knoxville Focus |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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===Toronto Argonauts=== |
===Toronto Argonauts=== |
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On May 31, 2011, Riggs signed with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] of the [[Canadian Football League]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011 |
On May 31, 2011, Riggs signed with the [[Toronto Argonauts]] of the [[Canadian Football League]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 1, 2011 |title=ARGOS ADD SIX, RELEASE THREE |url=https://www.argonauts.ca/2011/06/01/argos-add-six-release-three/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Toronto Argonauts |language=en}}</ref> Riggs received 35 rushing attempts during the [[2012 CFL season]], amassing 220 yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Toronto Argonauts statistics |url=https://www.statscrew.com/football/stats/t-CFLTOR/y-2012 |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=StatsCrew.com |language=en}}</ref> On June 22, 2013, Riggs was released by the Argos.<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 22, 2013 |title=Released by Argos |url=https://www.cfl.ca/article/cfl-final-cuts-2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923202927/http://www.cfl.ca/article/cfl-final-cuts-2013 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |access-date=August 28, 2017 |website=CFL.ca}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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His father, [[Gerald Riggs]], was a three-time [[Pro Bowl]] [[running back]] for the [[Atlanta Falcons]] and [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lay |first=Ken |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Former Volunteer footballer working with kids in Clinton |url=https://www.mycouriernews.com/articles/2023/05/7051/former-volunteer-footballer-working-with-kids-in-clinton |access-date= |
His father, [[Gerald Riggs]], was a three-time [[Pro Bowl]] [[running back]] for the [[Atlanta Falcons]] and [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lay |first=Ken |date=May 3, 2023 |title=Former Volunteer footballer working with kids in Clinton |url=https://www.mycouriernews.com/articles/2023/05/7051/former-volunteer-footballer-working-with-kids-in-clinton |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=The Courier News}}</ref> His brother, [[Cody Riggs]], played cornerback for the [[Notre Dame Fighting Irish]] in college and signed as an undrafted free agent with the [[Tennessee Titans]] in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ironside |first=Nick |date=May 2, 2015 |title=Cody Riggs Signs Free Agent Deal With Tennessee Titans |url=https://247sports.com/college/notre-dame/Article/cody-riggs-signs-free-agent-deal-with-tennessee-titans-37078295/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=247Sports |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Born: | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | September 28, 1983
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | RB |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
College | Tennessee |
Career history | |
As player | |
2006 | Miami Dolphins* |
2007 | Chicago Bears* |
2007 | Rhein Fire |
2011–2013 | Toronto Argonauts |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Career stats | |
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Gerald Antonio Riggs Jr. (born September 28, 1983) is an American former football running back. He played college football at Tennessee. He is the son of former Pro Bowl running back Gerald and ex-wife Dana Riggs.
Early life
[edit]Riggs attended Red Bank High School in Red Bank, Tennessee.[1] He helped lead the team to an undefeated season, 15–0, and the school's first state championship in football during the 2000 season.[2] Riggs also won the Tennessee Mr. Football trophy that season.[3] He played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.[4]
College career
[edit]Riggs contributed to the Volunteers' back field from 2002 to 2005.[5] Riggs, along with Cedric Houston, was one of two different 1,000 plus yard rushers for Tennessee in the 2004 season.[6] This was the first time in Tennessee football history to have multiple 1,000 yard rushers in a season.[7] Riggs was a preseason All-American and Heisman Trophy candidate in 2005, but a lower leg injury ended his senior season.[8][9][10][11] Riggs finished with over 2,000 all-purpose yards and 18 touchdown despite injuries early in career that kept him off the field.[12]
Professional career
[edit]Miami Dolphins
[edit]Riggs entered the 2006 NFL draft, but was not selected, partly due to concerns about his injury status.[13] After the draft, Riggs signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins.[14][15][16] He was released by the team on September 2, re-signed to the practice squad on September 3 and then released again on September 5.[17] He spent the season out of football.
Chicago Bears
[edit]Riggs was signed by the Chicago Bears on February 9, 2007. He was assigned to the Rhein Fire of NFL Europa during the offseason. The Bears released him on May 23.[18]
Detroit Lions
[edit]Riggs worked out at a Detroit Lions minicamp in May 2009 but was not signed.[19][20]
Toronto Argonauts
[edit]On May 31, 2011, Riggs signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.[21] Riggs received 35 rushing attempts during the 2012 CFL season, amassing 220 yards and one touchdown.[22] On June 22, 2013, Riggs was released by the Argos.[23]
Personal life
[edit]His father, Gerald Riggs, was a three-time Pro Bowl running back for the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins.[24] His brother, Cody Riggs, played cornerback for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in college and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tennessee Titans in 2015.[25]
References
[edit]- ^ MacCoon, Patrick (May 4, 2020). "Former Red Bank, Vols star Gerald Riggs Jr. now helping others to be their best with Beast University". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ Benson, Pat (January 27, 2019). "Pat Benson: Sitting Down With Local Legend Gerald Riggs Jr". Chattanoogan.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "American General Mr. Football Back of the Year Awards". TSSAAsports.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ Crawley, Stan (December 11, 2001). "Crawley: Riggs To Play In All-American Bowl". Chattanoogan.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Gerald Riggs Jr. College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "2004 Tennessee Volunteers Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Vols' All-Decades Positions: Running Backs". Rocky Top Insider. July 6, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ Rohde, John (August 1, 2005). "Heisman watch". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "2005 college preview: Dark horses for Heisman". Deseret News. August 28, 2005. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Friday Night Football on Channel 3: Bigger Team. Bigger Coverage". Local3News.com. August 19, 2009. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "RIGGS RULED OUT FOR SEASON, VOLS' SECOND BLOW IN AS MANY GAMES". University of Tennessee Athletics. October 24, 2005. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Gerald Riggs Jr. College Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Former Vol and Red Bank star gets second chance at pro football". Local3News.com. July 1, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "2006 undrafted rookie free agents". ESPN.com. May 3, 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "WILL SON ALSO RISE IN NFL?". Sun Sentinel. May 7, 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Vick practices on 'date' in Dolphins' mini-camp". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 5, 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "BEASLEY AMONG 21 CUT". Sun Sentinel. September 3, 2006. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Vols In CFL Wrap Up (11/26)". University of Tennessee Athletics. June 14, 2017. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Lions Sign Five Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". DetroitLions.com. May 1, 2009. Archived from the original on May 5, 2009.
- ^ Norman, Alex. "Gerald Riggs Jr.'s mindset". The Knoxville Focus. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "ARGOS ADD SIX, RELEASE THREE". Toronto Argonauts. June 1, 2011. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "2012 Toronto Argonauts statistics". StatsCrew.com. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ "Released by Argos". CFL.ca. June 22, 2013. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ Lay, Ken (May 3, 2023). "Former Volunteer footballer working with kids in Clinton". The Courier News. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
- ^ Ironside, Nick (May 2, 2015). "Cody Riggs Signs Free Agent Deal With Tennessee Titans". 247Sports. Retrieved February 12, 2024.
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[edit]- 1983 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Atlanta
- Players of Canadian football from Atlanta
- Sportspeople from Chattanooga, Tennessee
- American football running backs
- Canadian football running backs
- Tennessee Volunteers football players
- Miami Dolphins players
- Chicago Bears players
- Rhein Fire players
- Toronto Argonauts players
- 21st-century African-American sportsmen
- 20th-century African-American sportsmen