Shaquille Riddick
 Riddick in 2016 | |
| No. 76 – Edmonton Eskimos | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Shaquille Riddick (born March 12, 1993) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a member of the Edmonton Eskimos. He played college football at Gardner–Webb University, then transferred to West Virginia.[1][2]
Professional career
Arizona Cardinals
Riddick was drafted by the Cardinals in the fifth round, 158th overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft. On September 3, 2016, Riddick was released by the Cardinals.[3] The next day, he was signed to the Cardinals' practice squad.[4] He was released on September 27, 2016.[5]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On December 13, 2016, Riddick was signed to the Steelers' practice squad.[6]
References
- ^ 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
- ^ http://wvmetronews.com/2015/04/16/jefferson-resembles-slighter-version-of-riddick-has-same-mission-sacks/
- ^ Urban, Darren. "Final Cuts Take Cardinals to 53". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Building Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren. "Troy Niklas To IR; Cardinals Cut Canaday". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
- ^ Popejoy, Curt. "Steelers add defensive depth, sign LB Shaq Riddick and CB Mike Hilton". usatoday.com.
External links
- Shaquille Riddick on Twitter
- West Virginia Mountaineers bio
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Media related to Shaquille Riddick at Wikimedia Commons
