Recruiting Area: New York / Florida
David “Coach Rivo” Rivers III serves as the Defensive Backs Coach for the Franklin Pierce University football program.
Rivers joined the Ravens following a successful coaching stint at Dr. Phillips High School (Fla.), where he helped orchestrate one of the top defenses in the state during the 2024 season. His unit allowed just 11.5 points per game, forced 18 turnovers, and racked up 25 sacks while advancing to the Final Four of the FHSAA 7A Playoffs with a 12–2 record. Under his guidance, multiple defensive backs earned all-district and all-region honors, including Division I signees.
A native of Miami, Fla., Rivers brings extensive playing experience at the highest levels of football. A standout defensive back at Youngstown State University, he helped lead the Penguins to the FCS National Championship Game on January 7, 2016. Following his collegiate career, Rivers went on to play professionally with several NFL, CFL, and XFL organizations, including the Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Grey Cup Champion, 2021), and Montreal Alouettes (Grey Cup Champion, 2023).
Rivers is a 2016 graduate of Youngstown State, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in legal studies.
