Five-Star LB Demarcus Riddick flips from Georgia to Auburn

Five-star linebacker Demarcus Riddick of Clanton (AL) Chilton Co Sch flipped his commitment from Georgia to Auburn Wednesday afternoon.

The 6-foot-2, 220 pounder had been committed to the Bulldogs since November.

Riddick on why he chose Auburn

“Everything,” Riddick said. “The family, the community, and coaches.”

Demarcus Riddick Scouting Summary

“Versatile box defender who can play inside linebacker or off the edge with violence and athleticism. High motor defender who is constantly around the football and chases down ball carriers from the backside consistently. Fluid and loose hips when playing in the open field. Quick to trigger downfield and explosive on contact. High floor prospect who can fill a multitude of roles for a defense. Starter on the varsity basketball team as well.”

Riddick ranks as the No. 31 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 3 linebacker and the No. 4 player in the state of Alabama.

The Yellowhammer State linebacker joins coach Hugh Freeze and the Tigers’ top 20 class in the 2024 team rankings. He is accompanied by four-star quarterback Walker White, four-star linebacker Joseph Phillips, and others.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $190K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Personal Life (via On3)

“Clanton (Alabama) Chilton County coach Marvin Morton knew right away Demarcus Riddick was going to be unlike any other player he’s coached. “I first met him when he was an eighth grader,” Morton told On3’s Dawgs HQ. “I knew then that this was going to be a special kid. Over the years he’s grown. He’s grown physically and as a player. He’s always been a good kid. Just watching him grow throughout the years has been very rewarding.” In 2022, Riddick produced one of the best seasons of any defender in Alabama. He had 109 tackles, 19 tackles for a loss, 11 hurries and seven sacks. Riddick also had three interceptions. “His lateral speed, quickness and pursuit of the football really caught my eye with him early on,” Morton said. “Demarcus is special. I’ve never coached an athlete quite as athletic as him. He shows his athleticism on the football field. He also plays basketball and jumps out of the gym. I would say his athleticism and relentlessness define his skillset. He finds the football.”