Jackson Riley is in his first year as a graduate assistant coach working with C-N's B-Backs 

Riley spent four years at ETSU as a member of the offensive line.  He appeared in 10 career games and was a member of the SoCon Honor Roll the duration of his playing career.  He was a member of the 2021 Bucs team that won a SoCon title and made it to the FCS playoffs before falling to North Dakota State in the quarterfinals. 

A native of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Riley played football and wrestled for Oakland High School, helping the Patriots to the 2018 6A state title.  He was a four-time regional champion with Oakland, earning all-state honors and the region's offensive lineman of the year as a senior.  Riley hails from a football family. His father Matt played collegiately at MTSU, while his uncle Spencer played for the University of Tennessee.