Avon Riley

Avon Riley (February 10, 1958 – July 2, 2020) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Houston Oilers in the ninth round of the 1981 NFL draft. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins. Riley also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.^[1]

Avon Riley

No. 53, 99
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	(1958-02-10)February 10, 1958 Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Died	July 2, 2020(2020-07-02) (aged 62) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school	Savannah
College	UCLA
NFL draft	1981: 9th round, 243rd overall pick
Career history
Houston Oilers (1981–1986) Pittsburgh Steelers (1987) Miami Dolphins (1997)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
First-team All-Pac-10 (1980)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks 6.5 Interceptions 3 Fumble recoveries 6 Stats at Pro Football Reference

He died on July 2, 2020, in Houston, Texas, at age 62.^[2]