Steve Riley

Steve Riley

Minnesota Vikings 25th overall
OT · USC

Steve Riley is a former offensive tackle out of USC, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 25th overall pick (round 1) in the 1974 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Minnesota Vikings.

Draft Details

Year
Round
Round 1
Pick
25th overall
Position
College

Steve Riley Career Stats

Career Totals

Games playedGame started
138128

Career History

Born: Chula Vista, California, U.S. · Height: 6-5

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) · Updated Sep 28, 2026

Draft Class Context

Steve Riley was the 2nd of 23 OTs selected in the 1974 draft. The 25th overall pick has been used 58 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Santonio Holmes in 2006, who played 114 games. USC had 6 players drafted in 1974, among them Lynn Swann and Rod McNeill. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.

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