August 6, 1947- June 7, 2020
Florida A&M, Quarterback
Cincinnati Bengals, Defensive Back
Congratulations Class of 2023
Ken Riley
Ken was one of three inductees to spend his entire career with one team. (the Cincinnati Bengals, first in the American Football League in 1969 and then the National Football League from 1970 through 1983). Riley recorded 65 interceptions in his career, which was the fourth most in NFL history at the time of his retirement.
At FAMU, Riley played quarterback and led the Rattlers to a 23-7 record and three Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles under legendary head coach Jake Gaither,
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE CLASS OF 23
Rondé Barber, Virginia CB/S
1997-2012, Tampa Bay Bucs
Don Coryell, Washington Coach
1973-1977, St. Louis Cardinals/1978-1986, San Diego Chargers
Chuck Howley, W. Virginia LB
1958-1959, Chicago Bears/1961-1973,
Dallas Cowboys
Joe Klecko, Temple DE, DT, NT
1977-1987, New York Jets/1988, Indianapolis Colts
Darrelle Revis, Pittsburgh CB
2007-2012, NY Jets/2013, Tampa Bay Bucs/2014, NE Patriots/2015-2016, NY Jets/2017, KC Chiefs
Ken Riley, Florida A&M CB
1969-1983, Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Thomas, Wisc-Madison OT
2007-2017, Cleveland Browns
Zach Thomas, Texas Tech LB
1996-2007, Miami Dolphins/2008, Dallas Cowboys
DeMarcus Ware, Troy LB/DE
2005-2013, Dallas Cowboys/2014-2016, Denver Broncos