Shaquille Riddick

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]

Shaquille Riddick
Riddick in 2016
No. 76 – Edmonton Eskimos
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1993-03-12) 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
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year (2014)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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
  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. http://wvmetronews.com/2015/04/16/jefferson-resembles-slighter-version-of-riddick-has-same-mission-sacks/
  3. Urban, Darren. "Final Cuts Take Cardinals to 53". AZCardinals.com.
  4. Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Building Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com.
  5. Urban, Darren. "Troy Niklas To IR; Cardinals Cut Canaday". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  6. Popejoy, Curt. "Steelers add defensive depth, sign LB Shaq Riddick and CB Mike Hilton". usatoday.com.
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