| Jim Riggs | |
| Number: | 87, 82 |
| Position: | Tight end |
| Birth Date: | 29 September 1963 |
| Birth Place: | Fort Knox, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 5 |
| Weight Lb: | 245 |
| High School: | Scotland (Laurinburg, North Carolina) |
| College: | Clemson |
| Draftyear: | 1987 |
| Draftround: | 4 |
| Draftpick: | 103 |
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| Statlabel1: | Receptions |
| Statvalue1: | 37 |
| Statlabel2: | Receiving yards |
| Statvalue2: | 274 |
| Pfr: | RiggJi20 |
James Thomas Riggs (born September 29, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).
Riggs was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky and played scholastically at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, North Carolina.[1] He played college football at Clemson University.[2] As a senior, he was selected as a third-team All-American by Gannett News Service.[3]
Riggs was selected by the Cincinnati in the fourth round of the 1987 NFL draft.[4] He spent six seasons with the Bengals, appearing in all 16 games during the 1988, 1990, and 1991 seasons. He finished his career with the Washington Redskins.[5]