Chandler Rivers (born October 17, 2003) is an American professional football cornerback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils and was selected by the Ravens in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Early life Rivers attended Beaumont United High School in Beaumont, Texas.Beaumont United’s Chandler Rivers bringing championship mentality to gridiron He played cornerback and wide receiver in high school. During his career he had 25 interceptions on defense and 85 receptions for 1,715 yards with 31 total touchdowns on offense. Rated a 3 star prospect via 247. He committed to Duke University to play college football.United cornerback commits to Duke University
College career As a true freshman at Duke in 2022, Rivers started six of 13 games and had 52 tackles and one interception.Beaumont native named to college football freshman All-America team He started all 13 games his sophomore year in 2023, recording 58 tackles and one interception which was returned for a touchdown. The pick-six came in the 2023 Birmingham Bowl and he was named the games MVP.Rivers shines as MVP in Birmingham Bowl victoryFAYE: Rivers gives consistency to Duke football team in transition Rivers returned to Duke as a starter his junior year in 2024, recording interceptions in three straight games, tying a Duke record. He was named first-team All-ACC, and also a second-team All-American by The Athletic and College Football Network.
Professional career
Rivers was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round with the 162nd overall pick of the 2026 NFL draft. Baltimore received the selection and Alohi Gilman from the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025.
References
External links Baltimore Ravens bio Duke Blue Devils bio