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Listed as co-starter Riles is listed as co-starter on Florida State's depth chart, per Chris Nee of 247Sports.com.

Impact Riles and Landen Thomas are both listed as starters ahead of Saturday's matchup versus New Mexico State. Riles is coming off a strong season at East Carolina, catching 8 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

The Desirrio Riles buzz is growing at FSU and a review of his film explains why On Thursday, Day 2 of Florida State fall camp, deputy head coach Chris Thomsen, who also coaches the tight ends in Tallahassee, raved about...

AUGUST 2 • CHOPCHAT.COM

Drawing praise in camp Riles drew praise from Florida State tight ends coach Chris Thomsen in an interview shared Thursday by Warchant.

Impact Thomsen highlighted what the tight end can bring physically, and the mention is a positive camp note for Riles as he competes for snaps in Florida State's TE room. It also continues a healthy offseason progression after he previously returned to practice during spring camp. Riles had a career-best season in 2025, racking up 28 catches for 362 yards and two touchdowns across 13 games for East Carolina.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in spring camp Riles (undisclosed) is practicing in Florida State's spring camp, Dustin Lewis of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact After steadily improving across East Carolina's three seasons, Riles transferred to Florida State, fresh off a 2025 season in which he logged 28 receptions for 362 yards and two touchdowns. The tight end has enough experience to be FSU's top option in 2026.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for portion of spring Riles (undisclosed) is expected to miss some time during spring practice, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Specifics regarding Riles' health are uncertain at this point, but he'll be inactive for at least some of spring ball due to an undisclosed injury. Riles transferred in from East Carolina this offseason and is slated to compete with the likes of Chase Loftin and Landen Thomas for snaps in 2026.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Seminoles Riles has committed to Florida State, Zach Blostein of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Riles will join the Seminoles after a strong 2025 season with East Carolina. The junior tight end caught 28 passes for 362 yards and two touchdowns in 2025. He'll push for a lead role with FSU.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to enter portal Riles plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Max Olson of ESPN reports.

Impact After a career year with East Carolina, and with one year of collegiate eligibility remaining, Riles will look to maximize his opportunities with the NCAA's transfer portal. While part of ECU, he logged 45 receptions (on 72 targets) for 475 yards and four touchdowns.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores second touchdown of the year Riles caught all seven targets for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-3 win versus Florida Atlantic.

Impact Riles had his best outing of the season this week, recording a career high 87 receiving yards, which is more than he had all of last season. The junior had an up-and-down season, tallying 362 yards and two touchdowns on 29 receptions.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houser, Montgomery pace East Carolina to 56-3 drubbing of Campbell

Katin Houser threw for two touchdowns and London Montgomery ran for two scores and East Carolina overwhelmed FCS-member Campbell 56-3

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

NC State's late 4th-down stop seals 24-17 win against East Carolina to open season

AUGUST 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores twice in Saturday's win Riles hauled in all three targets for 57 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-3 victory versus Norfolk State.

Impact Riles got his 2024 season off to a good start, scoring two touchdowns in Saturday's blowout win. He caught a three-yard touchdown in the second quarter and then a 32-yarder in the fourth. It was a very positive start to the season for a player that caught just nine passes for 30 yards in 10 games last season. Pirates' tight ends were targeted nine times and caught three touchdowns Saturday, a sign that new quarterback Jake Garcia likes throwing to the position.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in Wednesday practice Riles (knee) participated in East Carolina's team practice Wednesday, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Despite undergoing knee surgery during the spring, Riles was expected back for preseason camp in August, and that has come to fruition. The tight end's first season was not too shabby for a freshman, nine receptions for 30 yards across his six games.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE