Rueben Riley

Infobox NFLactive


name=Rueben Riley
caption=
currentteam=Carolina Panthers
currentnumber=72
currentpositionplain=Guard
birthdate=birth date and age|1984|9|20
birthplace=Grand Rapids, Michigan
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=305
debutyear=
debutteam=
college=Michigan
undraftedyear=2007
pastteams=
* Carolina Panthers (2007-2008)*
* Miami Dolphins (2008)*
* Carolina Panthers (2008-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
highlights=
* No notable achievements
nfl=RIL675714

Rueben Joseph Riley, Jr. (born September 20, 1984 in city-state|Grand Rapids|Michigan) is an American football guard for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Michigan.

Riley has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins.

Early years

Riley was an offensive lineman at Creston High School, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

College career

Riley played college football at the University of Michigan from 2003-2006, he was redshirted in 2002.

Professional career

First stint with Panthers

Riley signed with the Carolina Panthers, after being passed over in the 2007 NFL Draft. He was cut on September 1, 2007 but was signed to the team's practice squad. He was re-signed during the 2008 offseason but was waived on July 23.

Miami Dolphins

On July 26, 2008, Riley was signed by the Miami Dolphins after the team waived offensive tackle Julius Wilson. The move reunited him with Dolphins rookie quarterback Chad Henne, whom Riley blocked for at Michigan. Riley struggled with foot blisters during his brief stint with the team and was waived on August 3.

econd stint with Panthers

Riley was re-signed by the Panthers on August 7, 2008 after the team waived offensive tackle Charles Spencer.

External links

* [http://www.panthers.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=18672 Carolina Panthers bio]
* [http://www.mgoblue.com/football/playerbio.aspx?id=15990 Michigan Wolverines bio]