Ronnie Rivers

Ronnie Rivers (born January 31, 1999) is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals after being undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State.

Early years
Rivers attended Freedom High School in Oakley, California, where as a senior in 2016, he was named Bay Valley League Most Valuable Player, East Bay Offensive Player of the Year by the San Jose Mercury News, and All-NorCal Offensive Player of the Year by MaxPreps, and All-North Coast Section Player of the Year by Prep2Prep. During his senior season, Rivers rushed for 2,239 yards and scored 33 touchdowns while posting 100-yard plus rushing performances in 11 of 13 games, breaking numerous school rushing records previously held by Joe Mixon. His efforts led the Falcons to an 11-2 record and a runner-up finish in the CIF-North Coast Section Open Division in 2016.

Arizona Cardinals
Rivers was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals on May 2, 2022. He was released on August 14, 2022.

Seattle Seahawks
On August 24, 2022, Rivers was signed by the Seattle Seahawks. He was waived on August 28.

Los Angeles Rams
On September 15, 2022, the Los Angeles Rams signed Rivers to their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 26, 2022. He appeared in nine games as a rookie, rushing nine times for 21 yards and catching five passes for 29 yards.

Rivers entered the 2023 season as the Rams third running back. He suffered a knee sprain in Week 6 and was placed on injured reserve on October 18, 2023. He was activated on December 21 and finished the season with 32 carries for 129 yards and five receptions for 22 yards.