Shaquille Riddick Explained

Shaquille Riddick
Number:47, 76
Position:Outside linebacker
Birth Date:March 12, 1993
Birth Place:Akron, Ohio
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:260
High School:Akron (OH) Buchtel
College:West Virginia
Draftyear:2015
Draftround:5
Draftpick:158
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year (2014)
Pfr:RiddSh00

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]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

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

On December 13, 2016, Riddick was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.[7]

Edmonton Eskimos

Riddick signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League on November 9, 2018. He was released on June 8, 2019.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. 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
  2. Web site: Jefferson resembles slighter version of Riddick, has same mission—sacks. 17 April 2015.
  3. Web site: 2015 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-15 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Final Cuts Take Cardinals to 53. https://web.archive.org/web/20170818220942/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Final-Cuts-Take-Cardinals-to-53/fe31c599-c57f-4919-a868-f054b34ac7e9. dead. 2017-08-18. Urban. Darren. AZCardinals.com.
  5. Web site: Cardinals Building Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20171031071406/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Cardinals-Building-Practice-Squad/738eb3bd-de26-4d43-a98a-9f3297c870d0. dead. 2017-10-31. Urban. Darren. AZCardinals.com.
  6. Web site: Troy Niklas To IR; Cardinals Cut Canaday. https://web.archive.org/web/20180408035059/http://www.azcardinals.com/news-and-events/article-2/Troy-Niklas-To-IR-Cardinals-Cut-Canaday/9b71085d-cef0-4e5b-85ca-64212901c002. dead. April 8, 2018. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. September 27, 2016.
  7. Web site: Steelers add defensive depth, sign LB Shaq Riddick and CB Mike Hilton. Popejoy. Curt. usatoday.com. 14 December 2016.
  8. Web site: Shaquille Riddick . footballdb.com . February 9, 2024.