15 Facts About Keith Rivers

Keith Rivers was born on May 5,1986 and is a former American football linebacker.

Keith Rivers was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals ninth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft and played for the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills.

Keith Rivers's awards include USA Today All-USA first team, Parade All-American, Super Prep All-American, Prep Star All-American, EA Sports All-American, Insiders.

Keith Rivers played in the 2004 US Army All-American Bowl.

Keith Rivers was on the watch list in 2006 for the Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, and Lott Trophy.

The All-American selection with 78 tackles, Keith Rivers decided to stay for his senior season.

Keith Rivers graduated from USC with a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Management, and Planning.

Keith Rivers was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft with the ninth overall pick.

Keith Rivers began his rookie season with 10 tackles against the Baltimore Ravens.

Keith Rivers received the only vote for 2008 Defensive Rookie of the Year that didn't go to winner Jerod Mayo.

On March 12,2014, Keith Rivers signed a two-year, $5 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.

Keith Rivers was released by the Bills on February 17,2015.

Keith Rivers retired from football on the first day of Dallas Cowboys training camp, July 31,2015.

Keith Rivers studied modern art and went to art shows.

Keith Rivers served as a guest judge in the 2023 reality TV competition, The Exhibit: Finding the Next Great Artist.