Riley is a young, talented offensive lineman who can play guard or tackle in the NFL. He spent the final three weeks of the 2008 season on the Redskins’ practice squad developing his skills. He was on the Carolina Panthers practice squad in 2007. Riley was a three-year starter at Michigan at right tackle.
NFL Acquisition: Signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 4, 2007
How Acquired: Signed to Redskins’ practice squad on Dec. 9, 2008
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Spent the final three weeks of the 2008 season on the Washington Redskins’ practice squad
Spent the 2007 season on the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad
2008 (WAS)
Signed to the Redskins’ practice squad (12/9) and was with Washington for the final three weeks of the regular season
Spent parts of the offseason with the Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins
2007 (CAR)
Spent the season on the Panthers’ practice squad
Appeared in 37 games, with 27 starts at Michigan
Played all five offensive line positions
Won the Jon Falk Award which is given to the Michigan player who demonstrates devotion and loyalty to the team
Started 12 games at right tackle his senior season (2006)
During his junior season, saw action in 12 games, starting seven at right tackle and one at left guard (2005)
Played in nine games and made seven starts at left guard as a sophomore (2004)
Appeared in four regular season games and made his debut at a backup right tackle vs. Central Michigan (2003)
Was a four year varsity player as an offensive and defensive linemen at Creston High School in Grand Rapids, Mich.