Western Carolina University

2019 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in six games on the season, mostly on special teams and as a defensive reserve with each coming in the first half of the season … Was not credited with any official statistics.

2018 (Freshman): Suffered an injury in the preseason that sidelined him for his freshman season, taking a redshirt ... Returned to limited action during WCU's annual spring drills.

Prior to Western Carolina: Was a three-year varsity letter winner and a two-time All- I-MECK All-Conference football team selection, earning the recognition following his junior and senior years … Was a part of the Mallard Creek High North Carolina State Runner-up team ... High school coach was Mike Palmieri.

Personal: Full name is Angel Jihad Rivera … Is the son of Hafitza Johnson … Has two younger siblings, Aamine Rivera and Najza Johnson … Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Fla.