Jump to content

Perry Riley: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
 
(11 intermediate revisions by 8 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Perry Riley
| name = Perry Riley
|image=Perry riley redskins.jpg
| image = Perry riley redskins.jpg
|caption=Riley with the Washington Redskins in 2012
| caption = Riley with the Washington Redskins in 2012
|number= 54, 56
| number = 56, 54
|position=[[Linebacker]]
| position = [[Linebacker]]
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1988|5|3|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|5|3|mf=y}}
|birth_place=[[Atlanta, Georgia]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Atlanta, Georgia]], U.S.
|height_ft=6
| height_ft = 6
|height_in=1
| height_in = 1
|weight_lbs=240
| weight_lbs = 240
|high_school=[[Stephenson High School|Stephenson]]<br/>([[Stone Mountain, Georgia]])
| high_school = [[Stephenson High School|Stephenson]]<br/>([[Stone Mountain, Georgia]])
|college=[[LSU Tigers football|LSU]]
| college = [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]]
|draftyear=2010
| draftyear = 2010
|draftround=4
| draftround = 4
|draftpick=103
| draftpick = 103
|pastteams=
| pastteams =
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2010}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Oakland Raiders]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
|status=
| status =
|highlights=
| highlights =
* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2008 BCS National Championship Game|2007]])
* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2008 BCS National Championship Game|2007]])
|statweek=
| statweek =
|statseason=
| statseason =
|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Total Tackles]]
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total Tackles]]
|statvalue1=503
| statvalue1 = 503
|statlabel2=[[Sack (American football)|Sacks]]
| statlabel2 = [[Sack (American football)|Sacks]]
|statvalue2=9.5
| statvalue2 = 9.5
|statlabel3=[[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
|statvalue3=4
| statvalue3 = 4
|statlabel4=[[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
|statvalue4=4
| statvalue4 = 4
|statlabel5=[[Interceptions]]
| statlabel5 = [[Interceptions]]
|statvalue5=3
| statvalue5 = 3
| pfr = RilePe00
|nflnew=perryriley/496949
}}
}}


'''Perry Alphonso Riley Jr.''' (born May 3, 1988) is a former [[American football]] [[linebacker]]. He was drafted by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the fourth round of the [[2010 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]].
'''Perry Alphonso Riley Jr.''' (born May 3, 1988) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[linebacker]]. He was selected by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the fourth round of the [[2010 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Riley attended [[Stephenson High School]] in [[Stone Mountain, Georgia]], where he, besides occasionally lining up at running back and strong safety, was part of a highly talented linebacker corps with teammates [[Kelvin Sheppard]], Marcus Ball and [[Jermaine Cunningham]]. In his junior year, he registered 96 tackles, eight sacks and five forced fumbles. As a senior, Riley recorded 131 tackles, four interceptions, two sacks, five tackles for loss, and one defensive touchdown.
Riley attended [[Stephenson High School]] in [[Stone Mountain, Georgia]], where he, besides occasionally lining up at running back and strong safety, was part of a highly talented linebacker corps with teammates [[Kelvin Sheppard]], Marcus Ball and [[Jermaine Cunningham]]. In his junior year, he registered 96 tackles, eight sacks and five forced fumbles. As a senior, Riley recorded 131 tackles, four interceptions, two sacks, five tackles for loss, and one defensive touchdown.


Line 67: Line 67:
| arm span = 32 1/2
| arm span = 32 1/2
| hand span = 9 1/2
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]][[LSU Tigers football|/LSU's Pro Day]]<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Draft Profile: Perry Riley |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/perry-riley/32005249-4c54-5116-a102-d7cdde44c821 |accessdate=August 15, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Perry Riley, DS #14 OLB, LSU |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=78613&DraftYear=2010 |accessdate=August 15, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]] / LSU's [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{cite web |title=NFL Draft Profile: Perry Riley |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/perry-riley/32005249-4c54-5116-a102-d7cdde44c821 |accessdate=August 15, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Perry Riley, DS #14 OLB, LSU |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=78613&DraftYear=2010 |accessdate=August 15, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
}}
}}


===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
⚫
Riley was selected by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the fourth round (103rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was signed to a contract on June 18, 2010.<ref>{{cite news |author=Reid, Jason |title=Riley and Redskins agree to terms |url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/riley-and-redskins-agree-to-te.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928231630/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/riley-and-redskins-agree-to-te.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 28, 2012 |work=[[Washington Post]] |date=June 18, 2010 |accessdate=June 18, 2010}}</ref> He was inactive most of the 2010 season. He played very well during times that he was on the field, but also made costly penalties, most notably he committed a 15-yard block in the back penalty against the [[Minnesota Vikings]], nullifying [[Brandon Banks]]' punt return touchdown that would have won the game.<ref>{{cite news| work=WashingtonPost.com | url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/brandon-banks/mike-shanahan-stands-behind-pe.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131018065908/http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/brandon-banks/mike-shanahan-stands-behind-pe.html | url-status=dead | archive-date=October 18, 2013 | title=Mike Shanahan stands behind Perry Riley | last=Reid | first=Jason | date=November 29, 2010 | accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref>
⚫
====2010 season====
⚫
Riley was selected by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the fourth round (103rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was signed to a contract on June 18, 2010.<ref>{{cite news |author=Reid, Jason |title=Riley and Redskins agree to terms |url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/riley-and-redskins-agree-to-te.html |work=[[Washington Post]] |date=June 18, 2010 |accessdate=June 18, 2010}}</ref> He was inactive most of the 2010 season. He played very well during times that he was on the field, but also made costly penalties, most notably he committed a 15-yard block in the back penalty against the [[Minnesota Vikings]], nullifying [[Brandon Banks]]' punt return touchdown that would have won the game.<ref>{{cite news| work=WashingtonPost.com | url=http://voices.washingtonpost.com/redskinsinsider/brandon-banks/mike-shanahan-stands-behind-pe.html | title=Mike Shanahan stands behind Perry Riley | last=Reid | first=Jason | date=November 29, 2010 | accessdate=May 23, 2012}}</ref>


====2011 season====
In the 2011 season, Riley would have his first career start in Week 10 against the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/perry-riley-to-start-for-rocky-mcintosh/2011/11/13/gIQAfXx6HN_blog.html |title=Perry Riley to start for Rocky McIntosh |accessdate=November 13, 2011 |first=Mike |last=Jones |date=November 13, 2011}}</ref> He would continue being the starting right inside linebacker in place of [[Rocky McIntosh]]. In Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, Riley recorded his first career sack. Riley finished the season playing all 16 games, starting eight of them, and recording 68 combined tackles, one sack, and four pass breakups.<ref>{{cite web | work=Redskins.com | url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Roster-Review-Inside-Linebackers/3b0d8cf1-9795-42eb-bc2f-75d4aaa43067 | title=Roster Review: Inside Linebackers | author=Brian Tinsman | date=March 9, 2012 | accessdate=March 22, 2012}}</ref>
In the 2011 season, Riley would have his first career start in Week 10 against the [[Miami Dolphins]].<ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/perry-riley-to-start-for-rocky-mcintosh/2011/11/13/gIQAfXx6HN_blog.html |title=Perry Riley to start for Rocky McIntosh |accessdate=November 13, 2011 |first=Mike |last=Jones |date=November 13, 2011}}</ref> He would continue being the starting right inside linebacker in place of [[Rocky McIntosh]]. In Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, Riley recorded his first career sack. Riley finished the season playing all 16 games, starting eight of them, and recording 68 combined tackles, one sack, and four pass breakups.<ref>{{cite web | work=Redskins.com | url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Roster-Review-Inside-Linebackers/3b0d8cf1-9795-42eb-bc2f-75d4aaa43067 | title=Roster Review: Inside Linebackers | author=Brian Tinsman | date=March 9, 2012 | accessdate=March 22, 2012}}</ref>


⚫
Riley maintained his starting position at the right inside linebacker position by the start of the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]]. In Week 2 against the [[St. Louis Rams]], he recorded his first career forced fumble from wide receiver [[Danny Amendola]], which was recovered by [[Josh Wilson (American football)|Josh Wilson]] and returned 30 yards for a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Rams-Week-2-Game-Notes/26f8e81c-0b8f-4ce8-bea6-5bfc65b8fa07|title=Redskins-Rams: Week 2 Game Notes|last=Tinsman|first=Brian|date=September 17, 2012|accessdate=September 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919021515/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Rams-Week-2-Game-Notes/26f8e81c-0b8f-4ce8-bea6-5bfc65b8fa07|archive-date=September 19, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Fall-Despite-Late-Surge-28-31/fb5af3de-d0ff-4905-8b7e-4422f106b2be|title=Redskins Fall Despite Late Surge, 28–31|last=Tinsman|first=Brian|date=September 17, 2012|accessdate=September 17, 2012|archive-date=February 6, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206015546/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Fall-Despite-Late-Surge-28-31/fb5af3de-d0ff-4905-8b7e-4422f106b2be|url-status=dead}}</ref>
====2012 season====
⚫
Riley maintained his starting position at the right inside linebacker position by the start of the [[2012 NFL season|2012 season]]. In Week 2 against the [[St. Louis Rams]], he recorded his first career forced fumble from wide receiver [[Danny Amendola]], which was recovered by [[Josh Wilson (American football)|Josh Wilson]] and returned 30 yards for a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Rams-Week-2-Game-Notes/26f8e81c-0b8f-4ce8-bea6-5bfc65b8fa07|title=Redskins-Rams: Week 2 Game Notes|last=Tinsman|first=Brian|date=September 17, 2012|accessdate=September 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919021515/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Rams-Week-2-Game-Notes/26f8e81c-0b8f-4ce8-bea6-5bfc65b8fa07|archive-date=September 19, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Fall-Despite-Late-Surge-28-31/fb5af3de-d0ff-4905-8b7e-4422f106b2be|title=Redskins Fall Despite Late Surge, 28-31|last=Tinsman|first=Brian|date=September 17, 2012|accessdate=September 17, 2012}}</ref>


====2013 season====
Riley continued to start at the "Ted" inside linebacker position at the start of the [[2013 NFL season|2013 season]]. He recorded his first career interception on [[Kansas City Chiefs]] backup quarterback [[Chase Daniel]] in a Week 14 loss.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Chiefs-Monday-Stats-Pack/c91752f7-a372-427e-b342-2c8fc91a2c24|title=Redskins-Chiefs Monday Stats Pack|date=December 9, 2013|first=Brian|last=Tinsman|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref> Long-time [[National Football League team captains|defensive captain]], [[London Fletcher]], personally supported that the Redskins re-sign Riley after the season when Riley would become a free agent.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/12/06/redskins-should-re-sign-brian-orakpo-and-perry-riley-according-to-london-fletcher/|title=Redskins should re-sign Brian Orakpo and Perry Riley, according to London Fletcher|first=Mark|last=Maske|date=December 6, 2013|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref> During Fletcher's retirement announcement, he announced his confidence in Riley's abilities and stated "But as this season has gone, I really wanted to help Perry Riley develop a little bit more. I think he’s at that point where Perry doesn’t need me anymore. He’s that player that I know he can be."<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Linebacker-Torch-Being-Passed/75c2b28d-c52d-44ce-abd8-07c6fc54ae11|title=Redskins' Linebacker Torch Being Passed|date=December 20, 2013|first=Stephen|last=Czarda|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref>
Riley continued to start at the "Ted" inside linebacker position at the start of the [[2013 NFL season|2013 season]]. He recorded his first career interception on [[Kansas City Chiefs]] backup quarterback [[Chase Daniel]] in a Week 14 loss.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Chiefs-Monday-Stats-Pack/c91752f7-a372-427e-b342-2c8fc91a2c24|title=Redskins-Chiefs Monday Stats Pack|date=December 9, 2013|first=Brian|last=Tinsman|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref> Long-time [[National Football League team captains|defensive captain]], [[London Fletcher]], personally supported that the Redskins re-sign Riley after the season when Riley would become a free agent.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/12/06/redskins-should-re-sign-brian-orakpo-and-perry-riley-according-to-london-fletcher/|title=Redskins should re-sign Brian Orakpo and Perry Riley, according to London Fletcher|first=Mark|last=Maske|date=December 6, 2013|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref> During Fletcher's retirement announcement, he announced his confidence in Riley's abilities and stated "But as this season has gone, I really wanted to help Perry Riley develop a little bit more. I think he’s at that point where Perry doesn’t need me anymore. He’s that player that I know he can be."<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Redskins-Linebacker-Torch-Being-Passed/75c2b28d-c52d-44ce-abd8-07c6fc54ae11|title=Redskins' Linebacker Torch Being Passed|date=December 20, 2013|first=Stephen|last=Czarda|accessdate=January 1, 2014}}</ref>


====2014 season====
Riley was set to become a free agent in 2014, and it was announced on the day before free agency began that Riley had re-signed with the Redskins to a three-year, $13 million contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: Perry Riley Re-Signs with the Redskins|date=March 10, 2014|url=http://www.hogshaven.com/2014/3/10/5494456/report-perry-riley-re-signs-with-the-redskins|publisher=Hogshaven.com|accessdate=March 10, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=CSNWashington.com|url=http://www.csnwashington.com/redskinsblog/open-thread-riley-robinson-enough-redskins-ilb|title=Riley, Robinson enough for Redskins at ILB?|date=May 16, 2014|first=JP|last=Finlay|accessdate=May 17, 2014}}</ref>
Riley was set to become a free agent in 2014, and it was announced on the day before free agency began that Riley had re-signed with the Redskins to a three-year, $13 million contract.<ref>{{cite web|title=Report: Perry Riley Re-Signs with the Redskins|date=March 10, 2014|url=http://www.hogshaven.com/2014/3/10/5494456/report-perry-riley-re-signs-with-the-redskins|publisher=Hogshaven.com|accessdate=March 10, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=CSNWashington.com|url=http://www.csnwashington.com/redskinsblog/open-thread-riley-robinson-enough-redskins-ilb|title=Riley, Robinson enough for Redskins at ILB?|date=May 16, 2014|first=JP|last=Finlay|accessdate=May 17, 2014}}</ref>


⚫
He was released by the Redskins on August 30, 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jones |first=Mike |date=August 30, 2016 |title=Redskins cut Perry Riley Jr. and Stephen Paea |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/08/30/redskins-cut-perry-riley-jr-and-stephen-paea/ |access-date=August 30, 2016 |work=Washington Post}}</ref>
====2016 season====
⚫
He was released by the Redskins on August 30, 2016.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jones|first1=Mike|title=Redskins cut Perry Riley Jr. and Stephen Paea|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/football-insider/wp/2016/08/30/redskins-cut-perry-riley-jr-and-stephen-paea/|newspaper=Washington Post|accessdate=August 30, 2016}}</ref>


===Oakland Raiders===
===Oakland Raiders===
On October 4, 2016, Riley was signed by the [[Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign LB Perry Riley Jr.; Heeney To Reserve/Injured List|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Perry-Riley-Jr-Heeney-To-ReserveInjured-List/1b503a7c-c225-4ef5-b277-f762cba2a909|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911211704/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Perry-Riley-Jr-Heeney-To-ReserveInjured-List/1b503a7c-c225-4ef5-b277-f762cba2a909|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 11, 2017|website=Raiders.com|date=October 4, 2016}}</ref>
On October 4, 2016, Riley was signed by the [[Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Raiders Sign LB Perry Riley Jr.; Heeney To Reserve/Injured List|url=http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Perry-Riley-Jr-Heeney-To-ReserveInjured-List/1b503a7c-c225-4ef5-b277-f762cba2a909|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170911211704/http://www.raiders.com/news/article-1/Raiders-Sign-LB-Perry-Riley-Jr-Heeney-To-ReserveInjured-List/1b503a7c-c225-4ef5-b277-f762cba2a909|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 11, 2017|website=Raiders.com|date=October 4, 2016}}</ref>
Riley started all 11 games he played for the Raiders, compiling 38 tackles and 10 assists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RilePe00.htm|title = Perry Riley Stats}}</ref>
Riley started all 11 games he played for the Raiders, compiling 38 tackles and 10 assists.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RilePe00.htm|title = Perry Riley Stats}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

⚫
===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2010 NFL season|2010]] !! [[2010 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 8 || 0 || 7 || 7 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| '''16''' || 8 || 68 || 35 || 33 || 1.0 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 0 || '''2''' || 3 || 0
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || '''129''' || '''73''' || '''56''' || '''3.5''' || 6 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| '''16''' || '''16''' || 115 || 72 || 43 || 3.0 || 7 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || '''8''' || 0 || 1 || '''6''' || 0
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 14 || 14 || 93 || 60 || 33 || 2.0 || '''8''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 9 || 9 || 43 || 23 || 20 || 0.0 || 1 || '''2''' || '''7''' || 0 || '''7''' || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
| 11 || 11 || 48 || 38 || 10 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || '''2''' || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 90 !! 74 !! 503 !! 308 !! 195 !! 9.5 !! 29 !! 3 !! 7 !! 0 !! 7 !! 27 !! 4 !! 4 !! 9 !! 0
|}

===Playoffs===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="5"| Tackles
!colspan="5"| Interceptions
!colspan="4"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Cmb !! Solo !! Ast !! Sck !! TFL !! Int !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! PD !! FF !! FR !! Yds !! TD
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| '''1''' || '''1''' || '''8''' || '''7''' || 1 || '''1.0''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Oakland Raiders season|OAK]]
| '''1''' || '''1''' || 6 || 3 || '''3''' || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 2 !! 2 !! 14 !! 10 !! 4 !! 1.0 !! 1 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0 !! 0
|}


==References==
==References==
Line 97: Line 156:


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Perry-Riley/2df2465a-f349-484f-8fd5-26e1d470aba6 Washington Redskins bio]
*[http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27812&SPID=2164&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=233517&Q_SEASON=2009 LSU Tigers football bio]
*[http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=27812&SPID=2164&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=233517&Q_SEASON=2009 LSU Tigers football bio]


Latest revision as of 22:42, 8 November 2024

Perry Riley
refer to caption
Riley with the Washington Redskins in 2012
No. 56, 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1988-05-03) May 3, 1988 (age 36)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Stephenson
(Stone Mountain, Georgia)
College:LSU
NFL draft:2010 / round: 4 / pick: 103
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total Tackles:503
Sacks:9.5
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Perry Alphonso Riley Jr. (born May 3, 1988) is an American former professional football linebacker. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at LSU.

Early life

[edit]

Riley attended Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where he, besides occasionally lining up at running back and strong safety, was part of a highly talented linebacker corps with teammates Kelvin Sheppard, Marcus Ball and Jermaine Cunningham. In his junior year, he registered 96 tackles, eight sacks and five forced fumbles. As a senior, Riley recorded 131 tackles, four interceptions, two sacks, five tackles for loss, and one defensive touchdown.

Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Riley was listed as the No. 27 outside linebackers prospect in the nation.[1] He chose LSU over Tennessee, among others.

College career

[edit]

In his true freshman year at LSU, Riley saw action in seven games and was credited with four tackles. As a sophomore, he played all 14 season games for the Tigers and tallied 24 tackles, including 1.5 for losses and a half quarterback sack. Riley recorded two solo tackles in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game versus Ohio State.

A starter in his junior year for the Tigers, Riley ranked among the team leaders in total tackles with 60, including 7.0 for losses and 1.5 sacks. He was also credited with an interception, three pass breakups, and three quarterback hurries. Riley was named Defensive MVP of the 2008 Chick-fil-A Bowl and a finalist for the 2008 Butkus Award.

Professional career

[edit]
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m) 		239 lb
(108 kg) 		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.72 s 1.67 s 2.78 s 4.25 s 6.97 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 17 reps
All values from NFL Combine / LSU's Pro Day[2][3]

Washington Redskins

[edit]

Riley was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round (103rd overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft.[4] He was signed to a contract on June 18, 2010.[5] He was inactive most of the 2010 season. He played very well during times that he was on the field, but also made costly penalties, most notably he committed a 15-yard block in the back penalty against the Minnesota Vikings, nullifying Brandon Banks' punt return touchdown that would have won the game.[6]

In the 2011 season, Riley would have his first career start in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins.[7] He would continue being the starting right inside linebacker in place of Rocky McIntosh. In Week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, Riley recorded his first career sack. Riley finished the season playing all 16 games, starting eight of them, and recording 68 combined tackles, one sack, and four pass breakups.[8]

Riley maintained his starting position at the right inside linebacker position by the start of the 2012 season. In Week 2 against the St. Louis Rams, he recorded his first career forced fumble from wide receiver Danny Amendola, which was recovered by Josh Wilson and returned 30 yards for a touchdown.[9][10]

Riley continued to start at the "Ted" inside linebacker position at the start of the 2013 season. He recorded his first career interception on Kansas City Chiefs backup quarterback Chase Daniel in a Week 14 loss.[11] Long-time defensive captain, London Fletcher, personally supported that the Redskins re-sign Riley after the season when Riley would become a free agent.[12] During Fletcher's retirement announcement, he announced his confidence in Riley's abilities and stated "But as this season has gone, I really wanted to help Perry Riley develop a little bit more. I think he’s at that point where Perry doesn’t need me anymore. He’s that player that I know he can be."[13]

Riley was set to become a free agent in 2014, and it was announced on the day before free agency began that Riley had re-signed with the Redskins to a three-year, $13 million contract.[14][15]

He was released by the Redskins on August 30, 2016.[16]

Oakland Raiders

[edit]

On October 4, 2016, Riley was signed by the Oakland Raiders.[17] Riley started all 11 games he played for the Raiders, compiling 38 tackles and 10 assists.[18]

NFL career statistics

[edit]
Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

[edit]
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2010 WAS 8 0 7 7 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 WAS 16 8 68 35 33 1.0 7 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 3 0
2012 WAS 16 16 129 73 56 3.5 6 0 0 0 0 7 1 1 0 0
2013 WAS 16 16 115 72 43 3.0 7 1 0 0 0 8 0 1 6 0
2014 WAS 14 14 93 60 33 2.0 8 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0
2015 WAS 9 9 43 23 20 0.0 1 2 7 0 7 3 0 0 0 0
2016 OAK 11 11 48 38 10 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0
90 74 503 308 195 9.5 29 3 7 0 7 27 4 4 9 0

Playoffs

[edit]
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2012 WAS 1 1 8 7 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2016 OAK 1 1 6 3 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 2 14 10 4 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Rivals.com Outside linebackers 2006". January 30, 2006.
  2. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Perry Riley". NFL.com. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  3. ^ "Perry Riley, DS #14 OLB, LSU". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  4. ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
  5. ^ Reid, Jason (June 18, 2010). "Riley and Redskins agree to terms". Washington Post. Archived from the original on September 28, 2012. Retrieved June 18, 2010.
  6. ^ Reid, Jason (November 29, 2010). "Mike Shanahan stands behind Perry Riley". WashingtonPost.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2013. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
  7. ^ Jones, Mike (November 13, 2011). "Perry Riley to start for Rocky McIntosh". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
  8. ^ Brian Tinsman (March 9, 2012). "Roster Review: Inside Linebackers". Redskins.com. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  9. ^ Tinsman, Brian (September 17, 2012). "Redskins-Rams: Week 2 Game Notes". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  10. ^ Tinsman, Brian (September 17, 2012). "Redskins Fall Despite Late Surge, 28–31". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2013. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  11. ^ Tinsman, Brian (December 9, 2013). "Redskins-Chiefs Monday Stats Pack". Redskins.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  12. ^ Maske, Mark (December 6, 2013). "Redskins should re-sign Brian Orakpo and Perry Riley, according to London Fletcher". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  13. ^ Czarda, Stephen (December 20, 2013). "Redskins' Linebacker Torch Being Passed". Redskins.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  14. ^ "Report: Perry Riley Re-Signs with the Redskins". Hogshaven.com. March 10, 2014. Retrieved March 10, 2014.
  15. ^ Finlay, JP (May 16, 2014). "Riley, Robinson enough for Redskins at ILB?". CSNWashington.com. Retrieved May 17, 2014.
  16. ^ Jones, Mike (August 30, 2016). "Redskins cut Perry Riley Jr. and Stephen Paea". Washington Post. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
  17. ^ "Raiders Sign LB Perry Riley Jr.; Heeney To Reserve/Injured List". Raiders.com. October 4, 2016. Archived from the original on September 11, 2017.
  18. ^ "Perry Riley Stats".
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Perry_Riley&oldid=1256234502"