Top 10 Alabama defensive players for 2023 HS football season
4. Demarcus Riddick, Sr., Chilton County
Riddick is considered the best linebacker in the state as he showcased during his junior season. Riddick recorded 109 tackles, including 19 for loss, to go with seven sacks, four pass deflections, three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble for the Tigers. This earned the linebacker Class 6A honors.
Given his high standing in the state, Riddick is also considered one of the best senior players in the country as he is ranked as the No. 25 prospect in the nation and No. 3 player in the state by . Riddick held 16 scholarship offers at numerous top programs but ultimately chose to stay in Alabama by committing to Auburn in July.
BREAKING: Five-Star LB Demarcus Riddick has Flipped his Commitment from Georgia to Auburn!
The 6鈥�2 220 LB from Clanton, AL had been Committed to the Bulldogs since November
Riddick is the 1st five-star to commit to Auburn since 2019 馃憖
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3)
