Bengals Reaction: “Jalen has that versatility, and that will prove valuable for us… that versatility will factor for us, it’s only a positive.” – OC Dan Pitcher on Rivers playing all over the offensive line
“Really impressive guy… couldn’t be more impressed with him as a person… You’re not going to find anyone who says a bad word about the guy” – OC Dan Pitcher on Rivers’s character
Player Reaction: “I’m extremely excited to be a part of this program. This program, I’ve visited and I’ve talked to coaches and I’ve been watching for a long time, so I’m excited to be a part of building an organization and a team that’s going to be great. I’m just another addition to it, so I’m ecstatic right now. Lost for words.” – Jalen Rivers
“Just the family atmosphere of everybody. I got immediately comfortable with everybody in that program and I know a couple of guys on the team like Matt Lee, DJ Ivey that went to the University of Miami as well. The coaches — just great guys. I could tell they are great human beings. Talking to them, I felt like I was right at home, talking regular like with family and friends. That was most memorable and that stuck out the most.” – Jalen Rivers on what stood out to him on his visit to Cincinnati
College Highlights: Rivers played all five spots on the offensive line for the Hurricanes over his college career. He was Honorable Mention All-ACC in 2024 and was Second-team All-ACC in 2023.