Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty AV
198123HOULB53160001600.01
198224HOULOLB5398000001.55
198325HOULOLB531616100003400.56
198426HOULOLB531616000002.55
198527HOULILB53151511401401002.06
198628HOULILB53166001000.04
198729PITLB9930140410000.01
Career9161318014161006.528
6 yrsHOU8861214014061006.527
1 yrPIT30140410000.01
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Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
198123HOULB53160015105151.057
198224HOULOLB5398012702727.027
198325HOULOLB531616002602630
198628HOULILB5316602170108.517
198729PITLB9930010000.04
Career91610512105124.2149
6 yrsHOU88610412105130.3145
1 yrPIT30010000.04

Hall of Fame Monitor

PFR HOF Monitor: 10.05 (422nd among OLB, average HOF OLB is 103.48)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avon Riley born?

Avon Riley was born on February 10, 1958.

Where was Avon Riley born?

Avon Riley was born in Savannah, GA.

How tall was Avon Riley?

Avon Riley was 6-3 (190 cm) tall.

How much did Avon Riley weigh when playing?

Avon Riley weighed 230 lbs (104 kg) when playing.

Is Avon Riley in the Hall of Fame?

Avon Riley has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Avon Riley play?

Avon Riley played 91 games over his career.

How many sacks did Avon Riley have?

Avon Riley had 6.5 sacks over his career.

When did Avon Riley retire?

Avon Riley last played in 1987.