Sam Riddy Jr.
Sam Riddy Jr. is a three-star recruit from North Charleston, SC (No. 2,191 in the 2024 class) who has not played in UAB's 8 games this season.
Where Riddy comes from
- North Charleston, SC
- North Charleston
- About 400 miles from Protective Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,191 in the 2024 class; signed with East Carolina.
Where Riddy fits
UAB lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 60th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
UAB is 4-4. Next: vs Charlotte, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from North Charleston, SC
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UAB -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 60th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UAB has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Three seasons, two schools
- 2026 UAB MortensenYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 East Carolina HarrellYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 East Carolina HoustonYear 1 · Games –
- High school North CharlestonNorth Charleston, SC · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,191 in the 2024 class. Signed with East Carolina.
2024
- Signed with East CarolinaThree-star, out of North Charleston
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Mike Houston, Blake Harrell and Alex Mortensen.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to UAB