Lakeland University Athletics

2023: As a freshman appeared in nine games as a running back and also as a regular on special teams, including as the team’s primary kickoff returner… Rushed 19 times for 29 yards and also caught five passes for a net of minus-2 yards… Returned 30 kickoffs for 562 yards, an average of 18.7 yards per return with a long return of 37 yards in the season finale against Eureka Nov. 11… Led Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference in kick returns and kick return yards… Scored four points, running in a two-point conversion against Buena Vista (Iowa) Sept. 9 and also tackling the punter in the end zone for a safety against Concordia Chicago Oct. 14… Blocked a punt against Rockford Sept. 23… Recipient of NACC Scholar-Athlete Award.

High School: Member of football, basketball and track & field teams all for four years.

Personal: Son of Larry Rivers and Hasina Smith-Rivers and has one sister (Lacacia) and one brother (Larry III)… Brother Larry played for the Muskies from 2017-21 and is the school’s all-time leading rusher while also completing his bachelor's and master's degrees from Lakeland.


Career ambition/goal: Own my own business
Favorite TV show: Friends
Favorite movie: Black Panther
Favorite sports team: Detroit Lions (NFL), Brooklyn Nets (NBA)
Favorite food: Seafood boil
Hero/most influential person: Brother Larry
Favorite holiday: Christmas