Shaquille Riddick (born March 12, 1993) is a former American football outside linebacker. He first played college football at Gardner–Webb University, before transferring to West Virginia.[1][2]
 Riddick with the Arizona Cardinals in 2016 | |
| No. 47, 76 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Outside linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 12, 1993 Akron, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Akron (OH) Buchtel |
| College: | West Virginia |
| NFL draft: | 2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 158 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Player stats at PFR | |
Professional career edit
Arizona Cardinals edit
Riddick was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round, 158th overall, in the 2015 NFL draft.[3] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Cardinals.[4] The next day, he was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad.[5] He was released on September 27, 2016.[6]
Pittsburgh Steelers edit
On December 13, 2016, Riddick was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.[7]
Edmonton Eskimos edit
Riddick signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League on November 9, 2018. He was released on June 8, 2019.[8]
References edit
- ^ http://www.ohio.com/sports/browns/2015-nfl-draft-akron-native-shaquille-riddick-confident-he-belongs-in-league-despite-combine-snub-i-m-going-to-be-a-surprise-1.584015 [bare URL]
- ^ "Jefferson resembles slighter version of Riddick, has same mission—sacks". 17 April 2015.
- ^ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
- ^ Urban, Darren. "Final Cuts Take Cardinals to 53". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-18.
- ^ Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Building Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on 2017-10-31.
- ^ Urban, Darren. "Troy Niklas To IR; Cardinals Cut Canaday". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ Popejoy, Curt (14 December 2016). "Steelers add defensive depth, sign LB Shaq Riddick and CB Mike Hilton". usatoday.com.
- ^ "Shaquille Riddick". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
External links edit
- Shaquille Riddick on X
- West Virginia Mountaineers bio
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