Justin Rigg

A native of Springboro, Ohio, approximately 40 miles north of Cincinnati, Rigg joined the Bengals in May as a college free agent ... A five-year letter winner at Kentucky (2017-21), he played in 63 games with 35 starts ... Caught 50 passes for 547 yards and six TDs, while contributing heavily to the running game as a blocking TE ... His grandfather and two brothers all played college football in the state of Ohio ... Owns two degrees, one in agricultural economics and one in communications.

A native of Springboro, Ohio, approximately 40 miles north of Cincinnati, Rigg joined the Bengals in May as a college free agent ... A five-year letter winner at Kentucky (2017-21), he played in 63 games with 35 starts ... Caught 50 passes for 547 yards and six TDs, while contributing heavily to the running game as a blocking TE ... His grandfather and two brothers all played college football in the state of Ohio ... Owns two degrees, one in agricultural economics and one in communications.

Career transactions: Signed with Cincinnati as college free agent on 5-13-22.

Head coach Zac Taylor says: "He had a good career at Kentucky, so we're excited to get him in the fold and see what he can do. He played a high level of football. It seems like he's a smart kid, and we'll see how he gets acquainted with these other tight ends we have."

College highlights: Spent six seasons (2016-21) at Kentucky, including a redshirt year in '16 ... Used extra year of eligibility granted due to COVID-19 pandemic ... Played in 63 games, starting 35 at TE ... Caught 50 passes for 547 yards and six TDs. 2021—Started all 13 games, recording 20 receptions for 189 yards and four TDs ... Ranked third on the team in receptions ... Had first career multi-TD game against New Mexico State, catching two passes for 24 yards and two TDs. 2020—Played in nine games with eight starts ... Caught 12 passes for 145 yards and a TD ... Had three receptions for career-high 79 yards against South Carolina. 2019—Played in 13 games, starting 12 ... Caught 11 passes for 128 yards and a TD ... Blocked for a rushing attack that led the SEC and ranked fourth in the nation with 278.8 yards per game. 2018—Played in all 13 games with two starts ... Had four catches for 45 yards. 2017—Played in all 13 games, recording three receptions for 40 yards. 2016—Redshirted after suffering an injury in the third game of the season.

High school: Attended Springboro High School in Springboro, Ohio ... Caught 35 passes for 394 yards and one TD as a senior ... Named to Greater Western Ohio All-Conference team ... Also competed in basketball.

Personal: Hometown is Springboro, Ohio ... Earned a degree from Kentucky in agricultural economics in Fall of 2020, and another in communications in Fall of 2021 ... Grandfather played football at Ohio University, while two brothers played at Miami (Ohio) and Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio.