Education
He played college football at Auburn University and attended Robert East. Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama.
He played college football at Auburn University and attended Robert East. Lee High School in Montgomery, Alabama.
Riggins played high school football for the Robert East. Lee High School Generals. He was initially a tailback before converted to linebacker. Riggins earned all-state honors while also playing fullback and handling kickoff duties for the Generals.
Riggins played for the Auburn Tigers from 1986 to 1989.
He earned second-team All-American and first-team All-Securities and Exchange Commission honors in 1988 and 1989. Riggins also recorded totals of 398 tackles (200 solo, 198 assists) during his college career.
He was named to the Securities and Exchange Commission Football Legends Class of 2009. Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Riggins signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in June 1990.
Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks
Riggins played for the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks of the World League of American Football in 1991.
Riggins has covered Auburn Tigers football on the radio as a sideline reporter for the Auburn Image Sports Network since 1991. Riggins has been vice president of government relations for Alabama Power since 2011.
He helped the Generals reach the quarterfinals his senior season before losing to eventual state champion Northview. He was team captain his senior year in 1989 and helped the Tigers win three consecutive Securities and Exchange Commission championships his final three seasons. He played for the Blue Bombers during the 1990 season, winning the 78th Grey Cup.
He was also a member of the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks of the World League of American Football.