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
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
Miami Dolphins
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
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
Riggs worked out at a Detroit Lions minicamp in May 2009 but was not signed.[19][20]
