#19
C.J. Riley
NC State 2021 alumnus
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C.J. Riley
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
NC State
NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
Play style
Beats you over the top.
CFB Index positional classification
DNA match
Player DNA
Deep Threat
Stretches the field vertically. Every snap is a potential big play.
WR
His 2021 production profile sits closest to Michael Jefferson’s 2021 season.
Matches Michael on
TD rate
Yards / reception
Differs from Michael on
EPA / play (adj) (lower)
Weight (higher)
Total EPA (college ability) (lower)
Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a sophomore, his production profile tracks closest to Holden Staes's sophomore season at Notre Dame (2023).
66%match
Matches Holden on
Total EPA (college ability)
Differs from Holden on
Recruiting rating (lower)
EPA / play (adj) (lower)
Yards / reception (lower)