Ken Riley
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Position: DB
Date of Birth: August 6, 1947
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 181 lbs
First Team: CIN (1969)
Last Team: CIN (1983)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Ken Riley: NFL Career Overview
Position: Defensive Back (DB)Date of Birth: August 6, 1947
Career History
- Team: Cincinnati Bengals (CIN)
- Years Active: 1969 - 1983
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Drafted: 6th round of the 1969 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Position Transition: Initially played as a quarterback in college at Florida A&M before transitioning to defensive back in the NFL.
- Pro Bowl Selections: 2-time Pro Bowl selection (1981, 1982).
- All-Pro Honors: Named First-Team All-Pro in 1983.
- Interceptions: Recorded 65 career interceptions, ranking him among the top in NFL history at the time of his retirement.
- Defensive Leader: Known for his intelligence on the field and ability to read opposing offenses, making him a key player for the Bengals' defense.
- Hall of Fame Consideration: Post-retirement, Riley has been considered for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame due to his impactful career and impressive statistics.
Legacy
Ken Riley is remembered as one of the most skilled defensive backs of his era. His contributions to the Cincinnati Bengals have left a lasting impact, and his impressive interception record places him among the all-time greats in NFL history.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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