2015 DETROIT LIONS MEDIA GUIDE

25 - THEO RIDDICK
Running Back Notre Dame Manville, N.J.
Year: 3 Ht: 5-9 Wt: 201 Born: 5/4/91
Draft: ’13, R6 (199)-Det
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
TRANSACTIONS
‣ ¾ Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round (199th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft.
PRO
Third-year running back who brings excellent quickness, balance and ability to create in space to the Lions’ revamped
rushing attack alongside RB Joique Bell.
2014: Saw an increased role on offense, specifically in the passing game, in his second NFL season, finishing the year with
20 carries for 51 yards and 34 receptions for 316 yards and four touchdowns. His 34 receptions were tied with fellow RB
Joique Bell for fourth on the team and his four touchdown receptions were tied for second with WR Golden Tate.
‣ ¾ Started off the 2014 season in a reserve role for the RB position, but also recorded one tackle on special teams in Week
1 vs. New York Giants (9/8).
‣ ¾ Had three carries for 16 yards in Week 3 vs. Green Bay (9/21).
‣ ¾ Carried the ball one time for two yards before leaving the game early with an injury in Week 4 at New York Jets (9/28).
‣ ¾ Inactive in Week 5 vs. Buffalo (10/5).
‣ ¾ Had three carries for six yards along with five receptions for 75 yards and his first-career touchdown reception in Week
6 at Minnesota (10/12).
‣ ¾ Inactive in Week 7 vs. New Orleans (10/19).
‣ ¾ Caught eight passes for 74 yards and a TD and carried the ball three times for five yards in Week 8 at Atlanta (10/26).
His one-handed catch across the middle in the fourth quarter set up the Lions’ game-winning drive that was capped
off with a K Matt Prater field goal.
‣ ¾ Had two receptions for five yards and the game-winning touchdown in Week 10 vs. Miami (11/09).
‣ ¾ Caught three passes for 24 yards while also carrying the ball twice for two yards in Week 11 at Arizona (11/16).
‣ ¾ Had three receptions for 40 yards in Week 12 at New England (11/23).
‣ ¾ Caught six passes for 54 yards in Week 13 vs. Chicago (11/27).
‣ ¾ Hauled in two passes for 10 yards in Week 16 at Chicago (12/21).
‣ ¾ Recorded five receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 at Green Bay (12/28).
‣ ¾ Hauled in four passes for 39 yards in the NFC Wild Card game at Dallas (1/4).
2013: Saw action in 14 games in his rookie campaign, highlighted by his go-ahead rushing touchdown vs. New York Giants
(12/22) in Week 17. Totaled nine rushes for 25 yards and one touchdown, four receptions for 26 yards, one kick return for
12 yards and seven solo special teams tackles.
‣ ¾ Saw action primarily on special teams in Week 1 vs. Minnesota (9/8) and in Week 2 at Arizona (9/15).
COLLEGE
A multi-dimensional weapon at running back, slot receiver and kick returner in his four years with the Fighting Irish offense,
Riddick played in 45 games (26 starts), including nine at tailback and 17 at slot receiver. Finished his career with 224 carries
for 1,169 yards (4.79 avg) and five touchdowns, as well as 120 receptions for 1,263 yards (10.53 avg) at 10 touchdowns.
‣ ¾ Altogether, touched the ball 414 times for a combined total of 3,482 all-purpose yards (77.38 per game) in his career.
PERSONAL
Attended Immaculata (Somerville, N.J.) High School where he played football for head coach Pierce Frauenheim as a
standout running back, receiver, defensive back and return specialist. Led the Spartans to a perfect 12-0 record on their
way to capturing a state title during his sophomore season in 2006.
‣ ¾ Closed his prep career with 4,042 rushing yards and 52 touchdowns. On defense, he recorded 50 tackles, three interceptions
and six pass breakups.
RIDDICK’S SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Receptions................................................................................ 8 at Atl 10/26/14
Receiving Yards:...................................................................75 at Min 10/12/14
Long Reception:...................................................................41 at Min 10/12/14
Receiving Touchdowns:......................... 1 (four times) Last at GB 12/28/14
Rushing Attempts:.....................................................................4 at Phi 12/8/13
Rushing Yards:........................................................................ 16 vs. GB 9/21/14
Long Rush..................................................................................9 at NE 11/23/14
Rushing Touchdowns:.........................................................1 vs. NYG 12/22/13
Total Touchdowns:................................. 1 (four times) Last at GB 12/28/14
RIDDICK’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING
RECEIVING
Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds
2013 Det 14 0 9 25 2.8 7 1 4 26 6.5 8 0 51
2014 Det 14 2 20 51 2.6 9 0 34 316 9.3 41 4 367
Totals 28 2 29 76 2.6 9 1 38 342 9.0 41 4 418
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