Niles Riding brings veteran depth and ball-hawk potential to Marist’s secondary
In the 2025 season at Amherst, Niles Riding posted career highs of 41 tackles and 9 pass break-ups, and he arrived at Marist as a senior DB with 2022-25 experience in 19 games. His fit is easy to see: a sturdy 5'11", 200-pound defensive back who looks like a dependable, physical defender with proven coverage disruption and enough experience to handle high-leverage snaps. The biggest draw isn’t just the stats — it’s the résumé of a mature, active veteran who should bring steadiness, toughness, and competitive juice to the Red Foxes’ back end.
