Shawn Riley brings size, experience, and proven run-stopping production for Columbia
Riley is a 6-foot-3, 235-pound senior linebacker who has steadily earned a bigger role at Columbia, with his best season coming in 2022 when he logged 14 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and a sack in five games, including a seven-tackle, three-TFL breakout against Princeton. In 2024, he played four games and produced tackles in wins over Brown and Wagner, suggesting dependable depth and special-teams value. His appeal is simple: he has legitimate Ivy League size, flashes backfield disruption, and brings veteran stability rather than empty hype, making him a fit for teams that want a physical, assignment-sound linebacker.
