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Shaquille Riddick

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Shaquille Riddick
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Riddick with the Arizona Cardinals in 2016
No. 47, 76
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1993-03-12) March 12, 1993 (age 31)
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

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Arizona Cardinals

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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

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

Edmonton Eskimos

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

References

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  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 [bare URL]
  2. ^ "Jefferson resembles slighter version of Riddick, has same mission—sacks". April 17, 2015.
  3. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  4. ^ Urban, Darren. "Final Cuts Take Cardinals to 53". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on August 18, 2017.
  5. ^ Urban, Darren. "Cardinals Building Practice Squad". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on October 31, 2017.
  6. ^ Urban, Darren. "Troy Niklas To IR; Cardinals Cut Canaday". AZCardinals.com. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  7. ^ Popejoy, Curt (December 14, 2016). "Steelers add defensive depth, sign LB Shaq Riddick and CB Mike Hilton". usatoday.com.
  8. ^ "Shaquille Riddick". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
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