David Riley

David Riley (born August 2, 1967) is an American former professional football quarterback two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Cincinnati Rockers and Milwaukee Mustangs. He played college football at Ball State University. He also played three years in the Italian Football League.

Early life David Riley was born on August 2, 1967. He was a three-sport standout (basketball, football, baseball) at Valley View High School in Germantown, Ohio. He set school records for single season and career touchdown passes and passing yards. Riley graduated in 1986.

College career Riley was a four-year letterman for the Ball State Cardinals of Ball State University from 1986 to 1989. His completion percentage was the highest in the Mid-American Conference (MAC) that season. He led the MAC in completion percentage for the second season in a row.

Professional career Riley played in the Italian Football League for the Torino Jaguars from 1990 to 1992. He led Torino to an Italian Bowl victory in 1991 and a runner-up finish in the 1992 Eurobowl.

He signed with the Cincinnati Rockers of the Arena Football League (AFL) in April 1993. In late June 1993, Riley was promoted to the active roster to backup Brent Pease after former starter Blair Kiel was released. He was later named the starter for the following game against the Albany Firebirds on July 17. Pease returned as starter the following week.

Coaching career Riley returned to his alma mater as a quarterbacks and wide receivers coach in 1994.