Marco Rivera

Marco Rivera is a retired professional football player originally from New York. He spent 11 seasons in the National Football League as an Offensive Guard. He played for the Green Bay Packers before finishing his career with the Dallas Cowboys.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Marco Anthony Rivera was born on April 26, 1972, in Brooklyn, New York, USA. The Guard stands 193 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 140 kg.

He attended Elmont Memorial High School in Elmont, New York. Following graduation, Rivera committed to play for Penn State University. During his time with the Nittany Lions, he developed into a reliable run blocker and pass protector, notably earning Second-team All-Big Ten honors in both 1995 and 1996.

Professional Career

He was selected by the Green Bay Packers during the 1996 NFL Draft. They picked him in round 6 and he was the 208th overall selection.

During his professional career, he was part of the Packers team that won Super Bowl XXXI during his 1996 rookie season. After gaining additional professional experience on loan with the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe in 1997, Rivera returned to Green Bay and eventually cemented himself as a full-time starter.

By his early 30s, Rivera was widely considered one of the best guards in the NFL. He earned three consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl from 2002 to 2004, secured Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2003, and was named a First-team All-Pro in 2004.

In 2005, Rivera signed with the Dallas Cowboys in free agency, where he played his final two seasons before retiring. For his outstanding contributions to the franchise, he was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 2011.

Following his playing career, he remained connected to the game by spending time as a volunteer coach with the Miami Dolphins, working under Tony Sparano and Joe Philbin—both of whom were his previous coaches during his time with the Cowboys and Packers.

Career Highlights:

• 2011 – Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame Inductee
• 1997 – Super Bowl champion (XXXI)
• 2004 – First-team All-Pro
• 2003 – Second-team All-Pro
• 2002–2004 – 3× Pro Bowl
• 1995, 1996 – 2× Second-team All-Big Ten