River Dragons Ink Forward Jake Raleigh

COLUMBUS, GA - The Columbus River Dragons are pleased to announce the signing of forward Jake Raleigh for the 2026-27 season, bringing the forward back to Columbus as the team continues to build its lineup for the upcoming campaign.

Raleigh, 29, brings a wealth of professional experience to the River Dragons, having appeared for six different FPHL franchises since turning pro in 2022. Across 83 career FPHL games, the Raleigh, North Carolina, native has recorded 30 goals and 36 assists.

Raleigh returns to Columbus after previously suiting up for the River Dragons during the 2024-25 season, when he scored a goal in his lone appearance with the club. He subsequently joined the Motor City Rockers for five games before making an impact in the SPHL with the Macon Mayhem. In 43 games with Macon, Raleigh tallied nine goals and eight assists.

The 5-foot-9, 165-pound forward spent the 2025-26 season splitting time between the Danbury Hat Tricks and Watertown Wolves. Across 18 games between the two clubs, he recorded three goals and four assists.

Raleigh enjoyed some of his most productive seasons in the FPHL with the Mississippi Sea Wolves from 2022 to 2024. Over 55 games with Mississippi, he amassed 25 goals and 32 assists, establishing himself as a consistent offensive contributor. He began his professional career at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, scoring one goal in four appearances with the Delaware Thunder.

Before entering the professional ranks, Raleigh spent five seasons at Post University, competing at the NCAA Division III level from 2017 to 2022. He finished his collegiate career with 31 goals and 30 assists in 103 games. Prior to college, Raleigh played two seasons with the Carolina Eagles of the USPHL Elite, recording 20 goals and 19 assists in 84 games. He also served as team captain during his final season with the Eagles.

With experience across multiple professional leagues and a track record of offensive production, Raleigh will look to provide the River Dragons with additional scoring depth as he returns to Columbus for the 2026-27 season.

Welcome back to Columbus, Jake!