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Da'Jaun Riggs

Running back/ wide receiver
ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE HS
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

665

Rushing Yards

6

Rushing Touchdowns

26

Passes Caught

2

Touchdown Passes
“Beyond his abilities as a top-tier running back, Da’Jaun is an exceptional receiver and plays QB when their starter is out. His versatility is what makes him so special.”
Any Stefanelli
Head Coach - head coach of Our Lady of Good Counsel High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 200-pound senior running back and wide receiver rushed for 665 yards and six touchdowns this past season, leading the Cadets (5-5) to the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference Upper Division Tournament semifinals. Riggs also caught 26 balls for 399 yards and three scores, passed for two touchdowns and returned a punt for a TD. Ranked as the No. 3 recruit in the District by Rivals, he was a 2022 All-Metro Honorable Mention as a junior.

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Academic Achievement

Riggs has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football on scholarship at the University of Oregon this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Riggs has volunteered locally as a youth football coach.