Fall 2010 Football Roster
Tanner Rivas
- Position:
- LB
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Lexington, N.C.
- High School:
- Central Davidson High School
- Major:
- Finance
Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because it is a perfect fit for me. It has great football while at the same time outstanding academics. You can win a few championships and graduate with an awesome degree.”
Player Profile: will compete for time at linebacker … as a sophomore … appeared in all 11 games, making one start during that time … registered 19 tackles, including 0.5-for-loss … season best six tackles in opener vs. Central Connecticut State … six games with multiple tackles … member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … as a freshman … did not see any varsity action … in secondary school … graduated high school with a 4.4 GPA … member of the Honor Roll and National Honors Society … participated in basketball where he was named Best Defensive Player sophomore and junior years … All-Conference selection in golf … football: 127 tackles, four forced fumbles, one INT as a senior … All-Conference as a senior Year … named Best Defensive Back … Vice President of Student Body … President of FCA.
Personal: son of Joni and Ray Rivas … has four siblings, Drew, Taylor, Jared and Evan.
