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Elkhorn Mount Michael product Eddie Ridder continues a family tradition of being part of the Nebraska football program. The tight end is joined in the 2011 NU walk-on class by his cousin, Anthony, and Eddie’s father, Tom, also played for the Huskers in the 1970s. Eddie Ridder earned honorable-mention all-state honors for the Knights. Ridder caught 24 passes for 289 yards on the offensive end, while logging 69 tackles and three sacks on defense. During his junior season, Ridder had 22 catches, including four touchdown grabs, and added 34 tackles and six tackles for loss on defense. Ridder turned down Colorado School of Mines and Wayne State.
— Huskers.com