Gerald Riggs – NFL Past Players

Image Gallery of Gerald Riggs, Running Back, 1982-1991

Chosen by Atlanta in the first round of the 1982 draft (the 9th overall player) from Arizona State. In his 7 seasons with the Falcons he rushed for 6631 yards (best in All-time Falcon history) and 48 touchdowns (2nd in All-time Falcon History). A Pro Bowl selection in 1985, 1986 and 1987. His best season was the 85 season when he rushed for 1719 yards, 10 touchdowns and averaged 4.3 yards a carry.

Joined the Redskins after 7 very succesful years in Atlanta in 1989 where he stayed unti 1991. While his yardage-gained wasn't overly remarkable his 21 touchdowns during those 3 seasons are. He scored 11 alone in 1991. His 6 touchdowns during the playoffs that year - 2 against the Falcons, 2 against Detroit and 2 in the Super Bowl against Buffalo are still an NFL record.

Big Back for the Atlanta Falcons during the 1980s. Still the All-Time leading rusher of the Falcons with 6631 yards.

Gerald Riggs Football Cards

The #4 leading rusher in 1984, Gerald Riggs is presented on the Atlanta Falcons Team Leaders cards in the 1985 Topps Football Card set. Other Falcon team leaders mentioned on the back are Stacey Baily with 67 catches, Kenny Johnson with 5 interceptions, defensive end Don Smith with 6½ and defensive tackle Rick Bryant had 123 tackles.