Garland Rivers

Garland Anthony Rivers
Born: November 3, 1964
Canton, OH
Position: DB
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 181
College: Michigan
High School: McKinley (Canton, OH)
Career: 1987-1993
Drafted: 1987 in Round 4, #92 overall by the Detroit Lions

Garland Rivers played from 1987 to 1993 during his career with the Albany Firebirds, Arizona Rattlers and Chicago Bears. Rivers intercepted 7 passes for 31 yards in his career.


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Kick Returns:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1992Arena Arizona Rattlers22814.0 0
1993Arena Arizona Rattlers11212.0 0
Arena League34013.30
Totals34013.30

Interceptions:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1990Arena Albany Firebirds100.0 0
1991Arena Albany Firebirds22713.5 0
1992Arena Arizona Rattlers200.0 0
1993Arena Arizona Rattlers242.0 0
Arena League7314.40
Totals7314.40

Defense and Fumbles:

Year Team Tackle Solo Ast Brup Fum F Rec FYds FTD FF
1990Arena Albany Firebirds5044124000
1991Arena Albany Firebirds41.53954100
1992Arena Arizona Rattlers262445100
1993Arena Arizona Rattlers454189100
Arena League222148292203000
Totals162.5148292203000

Playing Career:

Year League Team GP GS
1987NFLChicago Bears20
1990ArenaAlbany Firebirds8
1991ArenaAlbany Firebirds9
1992ArenaArizona Rattlers9
1993ArenaArizona Rattlers12


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