Bryant University

As a sophomore: Appeared in seven games for the Bulldogs in 2014 ... Caught his first career pass at Liberty ... Caught a 10-yard pass the following week against Bucknell ... Returned two punts for 25 yards.

As a freshman: Appeared in four games for the Bulldogs in 2013 ... Saw action on special teams.

Before Bryant: Earned three varsity letters in football prior to joining the Bulldogs … Completed two year of football in Puerto Rico, helping lead his team to a 14-0 record and the Island High School Varsity Championship as a sophomore … After a year at Plantation in Florida, played his final year at Northeast High, helping the Hurricanes make the playoffs and finish 9-2 … Caught 16 passes for 260 yards and averaged 15 yards per carry as a senior … Selected for the OD Elite Junior Showcase during his junior season and the OD Elite Combine as a sophomore … Honors Student … Also recruited by Fordham and Jacksonville.

Personal: The son of Sandra and William Rivera, Willy Rivera was born on Jan. 31, 1995 … Has a brother, Willy Daniel.