Quentin Riggins
Quentin P. Riggins | |
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| Born | April 14, 1966 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | American football player, sports broadcaster, corporate executive |
| Years active | 1986–1991 (football), 1991–present (broadcasting) |
| Known for | Linebacker for Auburn Tigers, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks; sideline reporter for Auburn IMG Sports Network |
Quentin P. Riggins (born April 14, 1966) is a retired American football linebacker who spent one season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played collegiate football at Auburn University and attended Robert E. Lee High School located in Montgomery, Alabama. Additionally, Riggins was a member of the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks in the World League of American Football (WLAF).
Early life
During his time at Robert E. Lee High School, Riggins initially played as a tailback before transitioning to linebacker. In his senior year, he contributed to the Generals reaching the quarterfinal round and earned all-state recognition. Besides linebacker duties, he also took on roles as fullback and kickoff specialist.
College career
From 1986 through 1989, Riggins was a player for the Auburn Tigers, captaining the team in his final year. He played a key role in securing three straight SEC titles toward the end of his collegiate tenure. In both 1988 and 1989, he received second-team All-American and first-team All-SEC distinctions. Over the course of his college career, Riggins amassed a total of 398 tackles, including 200 solo and 198 assisted tackles. His achievements led to his induction into the SEC Football Legends Class of 2009.
Professional career
Riggins joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in June 1990 and participated in the 1990 CFL season, culminating in winning the 78th Grey Cup. The following year, he competed with the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks in the WLAF.
Broadcasting career
Starting in 1991, Riggins has worked as a sideline reporter for Auburn Tigers football broadcasts on the Auburn IMG Sports Network.
Personal life
In 2011, Riggins was appointed vice president of government relations at Alabama Power.