Victor Allan Riley (November 4, 1974 – April 8, 2024) was an American professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Riley played college football for the Auburn Tigers. He was selected in the first round of the 1998 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, with whom he played for four seasons.[1] He was the No. 7 offensive tackle available in the draft, according to Sports Illustrated.[2] He also played for three seasons with the New Orleans Saints before signing in 2005 with the Houston Texans. Riley died on April 8, 2024, at the age of 49.[3]

Victor Riley
No. 66, 68
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1974-11-04)November 4, 1974
Swansea, South Carolina, U.S.
Died:April 8, 2024(2024-04-08) (aged 49)
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:340 lb (154 kg)
Career information
High school:Swansea
College:Auburn
NFL draft:1998 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:111
Games started:93
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

References edit

  1. ^ "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. ^ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/events/1998/nfldraft/topplayers/byposition/OT.html [dead link]
  3. ^ "Former New Orleans Saints tackle Victor Riley transitions at 49". New Orleans Saints. April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.