Deandre Riddick currently serves as the Special Teams Coordinator, Recruiting Coordinator, and Wide Receivers Coach for the Bethel University Wildcats. Riddick joined the Wildcats in March, bringing a diverse background in college football coaching, player development, recruiting, and special teams.
Before arriving in McKenzie, Riddick served as the Return Specialist Coach for the Georgia Military College Bulldogs. During his tenure, the Bulldogs earned 10 wins, while multiple players received scholarship opportunities and NIL offers to continue their careers at the FCS and FBS levels.
Prior to Georgia Military College, Riddick spent two seasons as the Wide Receivers Coach at Northern Michigan University. Before his time at Northern Michigan, he coached wide receivers at Kentucky Wesleyan College, where he also served as Chief of Staff. During his two seasons with the Panthers, Riddick helped develop six wide receivers who earned All-Conference honors.
Before Kentucky Wesleyan, Riddick served as the Special Teams Coordinator at Paul G. Blazer High School in Ashland, Kentucky. He played a pivotal role in helping lead the Tomcats to the 2020 KHSAA Class 3A State Championship.
Riddick spent the 2018–2019 season as the Associate Head Coach at KIPP Collegiate High School in Memphis, Tennessee. He began his coaching career at his alma mater, Kentucky Christian University, where he served as the Wide Receivers Coach and Director of Football Operations from 2015 to 2018.
As a student-athlete at Kentucky Christian University, Riddick was a two-year starter for the Knights. Entering his senior season, he earned preseason All-Conference and All-American recognition. A proud native of Memphis, Tennessee, Riddick graduated from Kentucky Christian University with a Bachelor of Science in University Studies.
Throughout his coaching career, Riddick has built a reputation for player development, recruiting, special teams, and wide receiver development. His journey through high school, junior college, and collegiate football continues to shape his passion for developing student-athletes both on and off the field.
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