Chandler Rivers
| No. 29 – Baltimore Ravens | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 17, 2003[1] Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Beaumont United |
| College | Duke (2022–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 5th round, 162nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Chandler Rivers (born October 17, 2003)[1] is an American professional football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils and was selected by the Ravens in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life
Rivers attended Beaumont United High School in Beaumont, Texas.[2] He played cornerback and wide receiver in high school. During his career he had 25 interceptions on defense and 85 receptions for 1,715 yards with 31 total touchdowns on offense. Rated a 3 star prospect via 247. He committed to Duke University to play college football.[3]
College career
As a true freshman at Duke in 2022, Rivers started six of 13 games and had 52 tackles and one interception.[4] He started all 13 games his sophomore year in 2023, recording 58 tackles and one interception which was returned for a touchdown. The pick-six came in the 2023 Birmingham Bowl and he was named the games MVP.[5][6] Rivers returned to Duke as a starter his junior year in 2024, recording interceptions in three straight games, tying a Duke record.[7] He was named first-team All-ACC,[8] and also a second-team All-American by The Athletic and College Football Network.[7]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 9+1⁄2 in (1.77 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 29+3⁄8 in (0.75 m) | 9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 4.40 s | 1.55 s | 2.56 s | 4.18 s | 6.96 s | 39.0 in (0.99 m) | 10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) | 15 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10] | ||||||||||||
Rivers was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round with the 162nd overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft.[11] Baltimore received the selection and Alohi Gilman from the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025.[12]
References
- 1 2 "Chandler Rivers Cornerback Duke". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved December 4, 2024.
- ↑ Beaumont United’s Chandler Rivers bringing championship mentality to gridiron
- ↑ United cornerback commits to Duke University
- ↑ Beaumont native named to college football freshman All-America team
- ↑ Rivers shines as MVP in Birmingham Bowl victory
- ↑ FAYE: Rivers gives consistency to Duke football team in transition
- 1 2 "Duke All-American CB Chandler Rivers announces return for senior year". 247Sports. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ↑ "2024 All-ACC Football Teams Announced". theacc.com. 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
- ↑ "Chandler Rivers Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Chandler Rivers College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ↑ Brown, Clifton (April 25, 2026). "5 Things to Know About Chandler Rivers". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
- ↑ "Ravens Trade Odafe Oweh to Los Angeles Chargers". www.baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.