Gerald Riggs was drafted No. 9 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Arizona State. 129 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #9
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 129
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 5511th at Arizona State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
The pick
How Gerald Riggs came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
129 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value
- Games played
- 129
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 5511th among Arizona State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4785% of career value
- Final season
- 19919 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 9
Who came off the board on either side of Gerald Riggs.
Stanford
Penn State · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
USC · Hall of Fame · 2× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
Arizona State in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Arizona State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gerald Riggs in the 1982 NFL Draft
Gerald Riggs is a Running back out of Arizona State selected No. 9 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1982 NFL Draft. 129 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Arizona State has produced 151 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Gerald Riggs drafted?
Gerald Riggs was selected No. 9 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/gerald-riggs.
What college did Gerald Riggs play for?
Gerald Riggs played college football at Arizona State in the Big 12. See every Arizona State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arizona-state-sun-devils.
How did Gerald Riggs's NFL career turn out?
129 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 55 career approximate value Accolades: 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/gerald-riggs.