Dietrich Riley

Dietrich Riley was born on May 14, 1992, in Monterey Park, CA, and grew up in Pasadena. His early athletic career began in flag football at Victory Park, inspiring his dream to play for St. Francis High School. He became a three-year letterman at St. Francis, attracting attention from top collegiate programs. Riley’s talent led to over 20 NCAA Division I scholarship offers, including from USC, UCLA, Florida, Notre Dame, Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. During his high school career, he was recognized as a Tom Lemming All-American and a member of the PrepStar Dream Team.

Riley attended UCLA where he played as a safety. He saw action in 11 games during the 2010 season, primarily on special teams, and was credited with 14 tackles. In 2011, he played in 8 games with five starts, recording 33 tackles, including a career-high eight tackles and two for loss against Arizona. He received UCLA’s Ed Kezirian “Coach K” Award for Academic and Athletic Excellence in December 2010. Following his collegiate athletic career, Riley channeled his determination into new professional paths. He explored modeling and acting, sending headshots to agencies, and later established himself in the luxury real estate market in Beverly Hills with Sotheby’s International Realty. Concurrently, he remains involved in philanthropy and community work.

Riley’s career reflects a commitment to personal growth and contribution, evident from his early academic pursuits in business or communications during his college considerations, to his current role as a luxury estates advisor. He also serves on the advisory board for Jocelyn Page, demonstrating his continued engagement in supportive community roles. His journey from a top-tier football recruit to a multi-faceted professional highlights a dedication to excellence beyond the athletic field, focusing on impact in both his career and community service.