The latest on 5 * 2024 LB Demarcus Riddick

[99ALUM]

I am really not sure this guy is a good fit for Bama. And I'll stand by that even if he flips to us before signing day.

Demarcus Riddick commits to Auburn due to Hugh Freeze being 'family guy'

Demarcus Riddick announced he was flipping his commitment from Georgia to Auburn after a strong push from Alabama. Riddick is one of the nation’s top 2024 linebacker prospects. The Chilton County product is considered a five-star linebacker by multiple recruiting services. RELATED 5-Star LB...

tdalabamamag.com

Looks like he posted it on his twitter.

 

[STONECOLDSABAN]

Demarcus Riddick commits to Auburn due to Hugh Freeze being 'family guy'

Demarcus Riddick announced he was flipping his commitment from Georgia to Auburn after a strong push from Alabama. Riddick is one of the nation’s top 2024 linebacker prospects. The Chilton County product is considered a five-star linebacker by multiple recruiting services. RELATED 5-Star LB...

tdalabamamag.com

Looks like he posted it on his twitter.

Lots of family men like hookers. (Blue Font)

 

[gtgilbert]

I'm not worried about this. We'll be fine.

well, the reality is that even with top 1-3 recruiting classes every year, we have not signed a 5 star ILB since Moses in 2017 and that position, which had typically been one of strength, has become a relative weakness for us. I'm optimistic that Lawson might get us moving in the right direction, but the reality is we haven't had the talent at that position that we are used to having, so getting some top-tier guys there would be nice.

Adding - I know we have a 5 star in Campbell on the roster as an ILB now, but he's a converted EDGE who is having to learn the position. We've also got Russaw, who was rated as a 5 star LB, but at least through spring we had him as an EDGE instead of ILB. Net - having a guy that is highly rated and has played the position in HS so he has some foundation is a gap.

 

[STONECOLDSABAN]

well, the reality is that even with top 1-3 recruiting classes every year, we have not signed a 5 star ILB since Moses in 2017 and that position, which had typically been one of strength, has become a relative weakness for us. I'm optimistic that Lawson might get us moving in the right direction, but the reality is we haven't had the talent at that position that we are used to having, so getting some top-tier guys there would be nice.

Adding - I know we have a 5 star in Campbell on the roster as an ILB now, but he's a converted EDGE who is having to learn the position. We've also got Russaw, who was rated as a 5 star LB, but at least through spring we had him as an EDGE instead of ILB. Net - having a guy that is highly rated and has played the position in HS so he has some foundation is a gap.

He could have 10 stars…I don’t think he is a bad kid per say but I don’t get a “I’ll fight through injury to get you the stop you need against lsu deep in the 4th qtr” vibe from this guy.

 

[BamaMoon]

well, the reality is that even with top 1-3 recruiting classes every year, we have not signed a 5 star ILB since Moses in 2017 and that position, which had typically been one of strength, has become a relative weakness for us. I'm optimistic that Lawson might get us moving in the right direction, but the reality is we haven't had the talent at that position that we are used to having, so getting some top-tier guys there would be nice.

Adding - I know we have a 5 star in Campbell on the roster as an ILB now, but he's a converted EDGE who is having to learn the position. We've also got Russaw, who was rated as a 5 star LB, but at least through spring we had him as an EDGE instead of ILB. Net - having a guy that is highly rated and has played the position in HS so he has some foundation is a gap.

And considering CNS's recent tutorial on how the 3-4 scheme works, it's the LBs who are the real rushers, sackers and tacklers and they are the ones we remember as "stars."

 

[STONECOLDSABAN]

Is the kid from Germany an Inside Linebacker? I really think he is underrated by services because of where he is. I think he is going to be really good.

 

[gtgilbert]

And considering CNS's recent tutorial on how the 3-4 scheme works, it's the LBs who are the real rushers, sackers and tacklers and they are the ones we remember as "stars."

True, but that's using LB in the broader sense, which Saban does, and it can cause confusion between the roles for ILB and OLB (or EDGE). OLB/EDGE guys are the rushers and sackers. ILBs would be the tacklers and coverage guys. We've been very successful getting 5 star EDGE guys over the last several years. We're stacked deep with talent there. It's really just ILB recruiting where we've missed on 5 star level talent for a while now.

 

[99ALUM]

He could have 10 stars…I don’t think he is a bad kid per say but I don’t get a “I’ll fight through injury to get you the stop you need against lsu deep in the 4th qtr” vibe from this guy.

Marvin Constant reference? He was a GOOD one.

 

[STONECOLDSABAN]

Marvin Constant reference? He was a GOOD one.

Actually no, but now that you say it sounds like one LOL

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Is the kid from Germany an Inside Linebacker? I really think he is underrated by services because of where he is. I think he is going to be really good.

he is being recruited as an ILB. fast and very versatile. as mentioned before, his combine charts are amazing, and he has shown out at every camp he's attended. his potential is very promising and with proper coaching, he could be elite.

 

[99ALUM]

Actually no, but now that you say it sounds like one LOL

Yep, Marvin gave up his body to make the stop against LSU in 99. He never was the same after the knee injury.

 

[TitleWave]

well, the reality is that even with top 1-3 recruiting classes every year, we have not signed a 5 star ILB since Moses in 2017 and that position, which had typically been one of strength, has become a relative weakness for us. I'm optimistic that Lawson might get us moving in the right direction, but the reality is we haven't had the talent at that position that we are used to having, so getting some top-tier guys there would be nice.

Remind me again of Gol*finger-in-the-dike's 'Bama shelf life.

Better yet, don't...

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

Read this morn that Riddick committed to the Barn based on Rev Freeze being a ‘family’ man. I guess AU is back to playing the Fambly card again. It has been a while since we heard that one.

Will he get a family cellular phone plan as part of his NIL?

 

[Tidelines]

The Mafia is family also but it’s not conducive to good health either. Come to think of it the two ( Auburn and the Mafia ) have a lot in common. They have a lot of secrets. They pay off people. The Dixie Mafia lives on.

 

[Padreruf]

In fact there is a Dixie Mafia, headquartered in Winder, Georgia -- just outside Athens...LOL.

 

[Tidelines]

Been told the Dixie Mafia is pretty much all biker gangs these days.

 

[STONECOLDSABAN]

Yep, Marvin gave up his body to make the stop against LSU in 99. He never was the same after the knee injury.

Give you another one. Jalen waddle getting a first down on a freshly surgically repaired leg.

 

[bamaga]

In fact there is a Dixie Mafia, headquartered in Winder, Georgia -- just outside Athens...LOL.

Thats ok, I heard Raylan Givens is moving to Winder!

 

[TiderJack]

I just saw a premium article headline that said we are trying to get Demarcus back on campus to discuss his future.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

I just saw a premium article headline that said we are trying to get Demarcus back on campus to discuss his future.

Reading your post for the first time, I couldn't help but chuckled regarding " his future ". As if going to the barn would be a death blow!! Lol!!!