Eric Rivers is an American college football wide receiver currently playing for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets as a senior.[1][2][3] Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, he attended The McCallie School, where he excelled as a multi-sport athlete, earning all-state honors in football, basketball, and track while contributing to state championships in football in 2019 and 2020.[1][3][5][6] Rivers began his college career at the University of Memphis in 2021 as a walk-on defensive back, appearing in seven games without receptions before missing the 2022 season due to a shoulder injury.[1][3] He transferred to Florida International University (FIU) in January 2023, switching to wide receiver, earning a scholarship, and recording 32 catches for 370 yards and two touchdowns that year.[1][3] In 2024, Rivers had a breakout season at FIU, hauling in 62 receptions for 1,172 yards (18.9 yards per catch) and 12 touchdowns, earning third-team AP All-American honors as the program's first ever; he set an FIU single-game record with 295 yards and three scores against New Mexico State.[1][3] After the 2024 season, Rivers transferred to Georgia Tech for 2025, rejecting offers from programs like Miami and Nebraska.[1][2] In seven games that year, he posted 23 receptions for 257 yards and one touchdown, though season highlight videos note team-leading stats of 42 catches for 556 yards and one score, aiding Georgia Tech's strong campaign atop the ACC standings at 6-0 overall and 3-0 in conference.[2][3][4] Standing 5'11" and 180 pounds, Rivers is recognized for his elite vertical speed, deep-ball tracking, and yards-after-catch ability, drawing NFL draft buzz.[1][7] As of early 2026, Rivers remains an active senior contributor for the Yellow Jackets, with recent highlights including touchdown receptions against opponents like Kennesaw State.[2][4][7]