Gardner-Webb University Athletics

Converted quarterback who has found a new home at safety … Hard-nosed tackler who does not shy away from contact … Should compete for snaps in the secondary and on special teams in 2018.

2017 at Gardner-Webb: Played in seven games after moving from quarterback to the secondary during the offseason … Collected one tackle in the season opener vs. No. 25 North Carolina A&T (9/2). 2016 at Gardner-Webb: Redshirted ... Transferred to GWU in June from FBS Troy.

High School: Played at Elba (Ala.) High under his father, Coach Ed Rigby … The elder Rigby was named 2015 Dothan Eagle Coach of the Year … Passed for 7,356 yards and 95 touchdowns during his prep career … Completed 68 percent of his passes on the high school level … Also ran for 20 touchdowns in four seasons … Earned Class 2A All-State honors from the Alabama Sportswriters Association in 2015 … Led Elba to a 14-1 record and the 2015 Class 2A State Championship … Was selected to the Dothan Eagle Super 12 team … MVP of the 2015 State Championship Game … Completed 133-of-187 passes for 2,287 yards and 30 touchdowns on the season (221.45 passer rating) … Ran for 550 yards and 12 scores … Threw just five interceptions … Earned honorable mention Class 2A All-State honors from the ASWA in 2014 as a junior … Passed for 2,241 yards and 31 touchdowns as a junior, leading Elba to a runner up finish in Class 2A … Also recruited by Jacksonville State.