Findlay, Ohio - University of Findlay tight end
Mike Rigerman has signed as a priority free agent with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL) following the conclusion of the 2024 NFL Draft, which took place April 25-27. Rigerman is the second player from this Oilers' senior class to be added to an NFL squad, joining offensive lineman
Michael Jerrell who was drafted in the sixth round by the Seattle Seahawks.
Rigerman capped his career as the best tight end in program history, finishing with 1,807 yards and 21 touchdowns, the most by a tight end at UF. In his final season, the Arcade, New York native had 59 receptions for 739 yards and eight touchdowns, all of which established new career-highs.
For his efforts, Rigerman collected a host of accolades including 2023 Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC) Offensive Player of the Year and four first team all-conference awards. He is a three-time all-region selection and was an all-American selection in three consecutive seasons, including his senior year when he garnered second team all-American from four different publications.
Findlay Oilers to Sign with NFL Teams:
| Pos |
Player |
Ht |
Wt |
Yrs |
Yrs in NFL |
PFA / NFL Draft (tm/rnd/yr) |
AFL Draft (tm/rnd/yr) |
| OL |
Michael Jerrell |
6-5 |
310 |
|
2024- |
Seattle Seahawks / 6th / 207th pick / 2024 |
|
| TE |
Mike Rigerman |
6-3 |
250 |
|
2024- |
PFA: Baltimore Ravens |
|
| TE |
Andrew Ogletree |
6-5 |
260 |
1 |
2023-pres. |
Indianapolis Colts / 6th / 192nd pick / 2022 |
|
| OL |
Andrew Dickinson |
6-3 |
308 |
1 |
2020 |
PFA: Arizona Cardinals |
|
| WR |
Jason Moore |
6-3 |
215 |
4 |
2019-2023 |
|
|
| DB |
Harold Jones-Quartey |
5-11 |
210 |
2 |
2015-2016 |
|
|
| WR |
Verlon Reed |
6-0 |
195 |
1 |
2015 |
PFA: Detroit Lions |
|
| QB |
Clay Belton |
6-5 |
232 |
1 |
2013 |
PFA: Miami Dolphins |
|
| T |
Keith Cupp |
6-6 |
301 |
1 |
1987-1987 |
|
|
| DE |
George McDuffie |
6-6 |
270 |
1 |
1987-1987 |
|
|
| RB |
Dana Wright |
6-1 |
219 |
1 |
1987-1987 |
New York Giants / 9th / 251st pick / 1987 |
|
| DB |
Tony King |
6-1 |
197 |
1 |
1967-1967 |
|
Buffalo Bills / 3rd / 27th pick / 1966 |
| HB |
Allen Smith |
5-11 |
195 |
1 |
1966-1966 |
Detroit Lions / 20th / 300th pick / 1966 |
New York Jets / 6th / 50th pick / 1966 |
| WR |
Odell Barry |
5-10 |
180 |
2 |
1964-1965 |
|
Denver Broncos / 19th / 145th pick / 1964 |
| FB-LB |
Ed Sustersic |
6-0 |
205 |
1 |
1949-1949 |
|
|
| E |
Dutch Strassner |
0-0 |
0 |
1 |
1925-1925 |
|
