RILEY REIFF RUMORS & GOSSIP
Reiff visits Detroit after being with family during draft
ALLEN PARK, Mich. Riley Reiff could have been at Radio City Music Hall in New York Thursday night to hear NFL commissioner Roger Goddell make the announcement that Reiff had been selected by the Detroit Lions with the 23rd pick overall.
But thats not Reiff. That is so not Reiff.
Hes a small-town guy who felt much more comfortable staying back home in Parkston, S.D.
They (the...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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April 27, 2012
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Reiff passed on NFL's offer to be in NYC for draft
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Riley Reiff says he turned down an offer to be in New York for the NFL draft to celebrate with family in South Dakota.
Especially, his 92-year-old grandfather, Lloyd Reiff.
Reiff was in the family's pole barn, which was recently constructed to replace a 100-year-old barn, in Parkston, S.D., when Detroit general manager Martin Mayhew called to...
Via AP on Fox
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April 27, 2012
Detroit Lions add offensive line depth by selecting Riley Reiff with the 23rd pick
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The Detroit Lions needed to find a way to protect Mathew Stafford and they did that by selecting Iowa OT Riley Reiff with the 23rd pick in this year’s NFL Draft.
Reiff was an early entrant into this year’s NFL Draft after leaving Iowa following his junior season in which he earned All-American and All-Big Ten honors. The 6-foot-6 and 300 pound tackle is latest in a long...
Via The Hawk Talk
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April 27, 2012
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April 27, 2012
Riley Reiff, the newest Detroit Lion, speaks: "I'm just super happy to be a Lion"
Riley Reiff had his first exposure to Detroit via conference call. He says all the right things, coming across as Jeff Backus, redux. A big, solid, Big Ten born and bred lineman. And that's not a bad thing.
The transcript follows, so you can make your own judgement:
On his initial reaction to being drafted by the Lions: "I was real excited when I got a call...
Via Wayne Fontes
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April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
2012 NFL Draft: Riley Reiff Slides To The Lions at 23
In the 2012 NFL draft the Detroit Lions selected Riley Reiff with the 23rdpick. The offensive tackle from Iowa is a monster at 6’6, 313lbs. Reiff is a great pick for the Lions at 23 because he was easily regarded as a top 15 pick in the Draft.
Reiff is a great pick for the Lions because he is a perfect fit on the offensive line. He will be responsible for blocking for the...
Via Football Nation
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April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
Lions take OT Riley Reiff with 23rd pick
ALLEN PARK, Mich. The Detroit Lions selected former University of Iowa offensive tackle Riley Reiff with the 23rd pick in Thursday nights first round of the NFL Draft.
It gives the club a player to develop in anticipation of left tackle Jeff Backus likely retirement within the next couple years. Backus, coming off elbow surgery, turns 35 in September.
Reiff, who could play left...
Via Fox Sports Detroit
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April 26, 2012
2012 NFL Draft: Lions Select Riley Reiff
With the 23rd overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft the Lions select OT Riley Reiff. The Lions are looking to better protect Matt Stafford. Reiff should be able to get into the lineup in the 2012 season.
He was named All-Big Ten by coaches and media, as well as All-American by Pro Football Weekly, which evaluates players on NFL prospects and draft value rather just college production...
Via MyTeamRivals.com
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April 26, 2012
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April 26, 2012
Elder – Riley Reiff scouting report
Riley Reiff/OT/Iowa: Shows off some legitimate road-grading play in the run game. Gets in position to keep himself in between the defender and the ball carrier. Fires off the line, locks onto his man, and moves him out of the way. Gets to the second level quickly and finds his target when asked to [...]
Via The Extra Point
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April 22, 2012
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April 22, 2012
Riley Reiff and Markus Zusevics NFL Combine updates
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Iowa offensive tackles, Riley Reiff and Markus Zusevics have been taking part in the NFL Combine this weekend and are trying to do all they can to impress the scouts.
Markus Zusevics faced some bad luck when it was reported that he tore his left pectoral while doing the bench press on Friday. Zusevics will not take part in anymore events at the combine and will need surgery...
Via The Hawk Talk
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February 25, 2012
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February 25, 2012
Iowa Hawkeyes Star Riley Reiff Declares for NFL Draft
Iowa Hawkeyes junior offensive tackle Riley Reiff announced he will enter the 2012 NFL Draft, forgoing his final year of college football eligibility.
He figures to be a first round pick, possibly going in the top 10-15.
Reiff (6-foot-6, 300 pounds) was named first team All-Big Ten by both league coaches and media in 2011 after earning second-team honors in 2010. He was also...
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January 05, 2012
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January 05, 2012
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