Louis Riddick to Give Pitt Commencement Address, Receive Honorary Doctorate
4/6/2022 5:00:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—The University of Pittsburgh announced on Wednesday that Louis Riddick (Pitt '91) would give the prestigious commencement address to Pitt's Class of 2022 at this year's undergraduate graduation ceremony, which will be held on May 1 at 2 p.m. in the Petersen Events Center.
Riddick is currently one of the most respected voices in the broadcasting industry, having been a prominent NFL analyst for ESPN since May 2013. The former pro scout and director of pro personnel also played in the NFL, following a distinguished career as a football student-athlete at the University of Pittsburgh.
During his time at Pitt, Riddick was a four-year letterman, two-time Academic All-American and team captain his senior season. He graduated with a degree in economics from the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and has often returned to the University's Pittsburgh campus to support Pitt Athletics, including serving as a keynote speaker for the 2018 Pitt Football Kickoff Luncheon.
Riddick has been both a studio and live event analyst for ESPN, including as part of the network's annual NFL Draft production and calling Monday Night Football. He regularly appears on studio shows such as "NFL Live," "SportsCenter," "Get Up" and "First Take" throughout the year, and is a staple at marquee events such as Super Bowl Week, NFL Scouting Combine and more.
A respected media personality, executive leader and proud alum, Riddick embodies post-graduate excellence that routinely puts the University of Pittsburgh before a national audience.
Riddick will receive an honorary Doctor of Arts and Letters degree for distinguished service in the field of sports analysis and broadcasting.
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Riddick is currently one of the most respected voices in the broadcasting industry, having been a prominent NFL analyst for ESPN since May 2013. The former pro scout and director of pro personnel also played in the NFL, following a distinguished career as a football student-athlete at the University of Pittsburgh.
During his time at Pitt, Riddick was a four-year letterman, two-time Academic All-American and team captain his senior season. He graduated with a degree in economics from the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and has often returned to the University's Pittsburgh campus to support Pitt Athletics, including serving as a keynote speaker for the 2018 Pitt Football Kickoff Luncheon.
Riddick has been both a studio and live event analyst for ESPN, including as part of the network's annual NFL Draft production and calling Monday Night Football. He regularly appears on studio shows such as "NFL Live," "SportsCenter," "Get Up" and "First Take" throughout the year, and is a staple at marquee events such as Super Bowl Week, NFL Scouting Combine and more.
A respected media personality, executive leader and proud alum, Riddick embodies post-graduate excellence that routinely puts the University of Pittsburgh before a national audience.
Riddick will receive an honorary Doctor of Arts and Letters degree for distinguished service in the field of sports analysis and broadcasting.
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