Demarcus Riddick
Demarcus Riddick
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Demarcus Riddick Demarcus Riddick 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Chilton County | 2024 State AL is one of the top EDGE prospects in the nation, and is the number one player in our entire 2024 class here in Alabama. Riddick is explosive as a pass rusher and has an elite first step, terrific hands, speed, strength, and motor that allow him to consistently either generate pressure 0r bring down the quarterback each snap. When he’s not rushing the passer, Riddick is equally effective against the run and can make a ton of plays from sideline to sideline as well. Overall, Riddick is a super well rounded EDGE that has been unstoppable throughout his high school career- for instance, he’s totaled up 92 tackles (12 for loss) 3 sacks, 1 pick, and 8 pass breakups on the season this fall. Riddick has had an exciting recruiting process this far, decommiting from Georgia to then commit to Auburn earlier this year! Keep an eye on our number 1 player to see what he does at the next level
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Demarcus Riddick Demarcus Riddick 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Chilton County | 2024 State AL is an explosive EDGE/OLB prospect that is one of the top 2024 recruits in the entire nation. Riddick’s athleticism, speed, and agility allow him to burst off the line of scrimmage and quickly navigate around blockers- he has exceptional bend that allows him to turn the corner and apply pressure on the quarterback with ease. In addition to that, he showcases extremely impressive strength, which he utilizes to shed blocks and disrupt plays in the backfield on a consistent basis. Riddick’s relentless pursuit of the ball is evident in his impressive tackle numbers and his ability to make plays all over the field- for instance, last fall, Riddick had 109 total tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 7 sacks. 4 pass breakups, 3 interceptions and two fumble recoveries! Although he has been committed to Georgia for a few months, this past week Riddick pledged his commitment to Auburn!
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Read EvaluationCooper Morreale | Prep Redzone Scout
Demarcus Riddick Demarcus Riddick 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Chilton County | 2024 State AL is an extremely talented and explosive EDGE/OLB prospect that has been unbelievable throughout his high school career. Last fall, Riddick had his biggest year yet- he recorded 109 total tackles (19 tackles for loss) 7 sacks, 4 pass breakups, 3 interceptions and two fumble recoveries on the season. Riddick possesses an incredibly impressive set of skills- he has ridiculous athleticism that can be seen in his speed and agility and how it allows him to burst off the line of scrimmage and quickly make his way around offensive linemen to make plays within seconds. In addition to that, Riddick’s exceptional bend enables him to turn the corner and apply pressure on the quarterback with ease- he pairs that with his impressive strength to be a monstrous pass rusher for his defense. . Riddick’s relentless pursuit of the ball is evident in his impressive tackle numbers and his ability to make plays all over the field- his well-rounded game extends to pass coverage as well, he has shown to have a knack for making plays in coverage – as demonstrated by his pass breakups and interceptions last year. With his outstanding production and commitment to a top-tier program like Georgia, Riddick is poised to make a significant impact not just this fall but at the next level as well!
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Read EvaluationCooper Morreale | Prep Redzone Scout
Demarcus Riddick Demarcus Riddick 6'2" | 200 lbs | LB Chilton County | 2024 State AL is an incredibly talented outside linebacker that has shown the ability to be an complete game wrecker off the edge. Riddick is a highly athletic dominate player off the line of scrimmage, and it is easy to tell that when you look at his stats- last fall Riddick ended up posting up 109 tackles (19 for loss), 7 sacks, 3 interceptions, 4 pass breakups, and 2 fumble recoveries (1 forced) on the season. Riddick has a ridiculous first step, tons of speed, bend, and a great set of pass rush skills that have allowed him to completely take over in games. Offensive lines seem to shift towards his side of the field every snap and still have little success, he commands their attention and still has the athleticism, talent, and skill to absolutely embarrass them. Riddick, a top tier recruit, has received offers from all over the nation but decided to commit to Georgia last November- providing the defending national champs a dominant player in their 2024 class.
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