James Thomas Riggs (born September 29, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).
Riggs was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky and played scholastically at Scotland High School in Laurinburg, North Carolina. He played college football at Clemson University. As a senior, he was selected as a third-team All-American by Gannett News Service.
Riggs was selected by the Cincinnati in the fourth round of the 1987 NFL draft with the 103rd overall pick. He spent six seasons with the Bengals, appearing in all 16 games during the 1988, 1990, and 1991 seasons. He finished his career with the Washington Redskins.