Background
He is the son of former Pro Bowl running back Gerald Riggs.
He is the son of former Pro Bowl running back Gerald Riggs.
Riggs attended Red Bank High School in Red Bank, Tennessee.
He played college football at Tennessee. He helped lead the team to an undefeated season, 15-0, and the school"s first state championship in football during the 2000 season. He played in the 2002 United States. Army All-American Bowl
Riggs was one of 2 different 1,000 plus yard rushers for Tennessee in 2004.
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. Riggs was a preseason All-American in 2005 but he was injured toward the middle of his senior year and did not return to play for the Volunteers.
Miami Dolphins
Riggs entered the 2006 NFL Draft, but was not selected, partly due to concerns about his injury status. After the draft, Riggs signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins.
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.
He spent the season out of football. Chicago Bears
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.
Detroit Lions minicamp
Riggs worked out at a Detroit Lions minicamp in May 2009 but was not signed. Toronto Argonauts
On May 31, 2011, Riggs signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
Riggs received 35 rushing attempts during the 2012 Canadian Football League season, amassing 220 yards and 1 touchdown. On June 22, 2013 Riggs was released by the Argos.
His father, Gerald Riggs, was a three-time Pro Bowl running back for the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins.
He was most recently a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.