Eric Riley was drafted No. 222 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Florida State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #222
- Round
- 8
- Draft class
- 1985
The pick
How Eric Riley came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1985 classAround pick 222
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Riley.
South Carolina State
Arkansas State
TCU
Washington State
Florida State in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Florida State · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#48
LeRoy Butler
DB · GB · 1990
Florida State · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#19
Antonio Cromartie
DB · LAC · 2006
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#25
Xavier Rhodes
DB · MIN · 2013
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#46
Samari Rolle
DB · TEN · 1998
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#94
Chris Hope
DB · PIT · 2002
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Riley in the 1985 NFL Draft
Eric Riley is a Defensive back out of Florida State selected No. 222 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Florida State has produced 227 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 Eric Riley drafted?
Eric Riley was selected No. 222 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/eric-riley.
What college did Eric Riley play for?
Eric Riley played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Eric Riley's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/eric-riley.