Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Football
Diabate, Siriki
Siriki Diabate
- Title:
- Linebackers
- Email:
- siriki.diabate@mtsu.edu
- Phone:
- 898-2926
Updated January 2021
Siriki Diabate, a former player for current MT defensive coordinator Scott Shafer at Syracuse, is in his fifth season on Rick Stockstill’s staff. Diabate coaches the linebackers.
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
At Middle Tennessee, linebackers (2017-present)
• Date Hired: June 15, 2017
• Recruiting Area: Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, New Orleans
• Mentors DQ Thomas, who enters 2021 ranked fifth at MT in sacks and tied for fourth in tackles for loss
• In 2018, coached players named All-C-USA First Team (Darius Harris), Second Team (Khalil Brooks) and Honorable Mention (DQ Thomas)
• Coached second team all-conference player Khalil Brooks in 2017 who finished 21st nationally in tackles for loss. Also had Darius Harris earn Camellia Bowl MVP honors in win over A-State and DJ Sanders earn honorable mention All-C-USA recognition
• Khalil Brooks ended his career ranked in top five all-time at MT in sacks and tackles for loss
At Notre Dame, defensive analyst - secondary (2017)
• Joined the Fighting Irish in March 2017 and went through spring drills before taking MT linebacker job
At Colgate, safeties (2015-17)
• Advanced to 2015 Division I Football Championship quarterfinals
• 2015 Patriot League Champions
• Ranked first in rushing defense nationally in 2015
• Defense was first in league in total defense and rushing defense, while ranking second in scoring defense
• Recruited and coached Abu Daramy to 2016 Patriot League Rookie of the Year honors, while Joe Figueroa earned All-Patriot League honors
• He has participated in the NFL's Minority Internship Program, joining the Buffalo Bills training camp in 2014 and the Dallas Cowboys in 2016.
At Syracuse, graduate assistant (2013-15)
• Worked with the linebackers for Head Coach Scott Shafer
• In 2013, defense finished ranked 11th nationally on third down conversions, 26th in total defense and 30th in rushing defense
• 2013 Texas Bowl Champions
Personal
• Birthdate: Feb. 22, 1991
• Hometown: Bronx, NY
Education
• High School: Herbert Lehman (2009)
• College: Syracuse, B.A. in Economics, 2013; Master of Science, 2015
Playing Experience (LB)
• Syracuse (2011-2013)
• Co-Captain
• Member of the 2012 Big East Champions and Pinstripe Bowl Champions
• Nassau Community College (2009-2010)
• NJCAA All-American in 2010 and the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year
• Led conference in total tackles
Bowl Experience
• 2012: Pinstripe Bowl (player)
• 2013: Texas Bowl (coach)
• 2015: NCAA FCS Playoffs (coach)
• 2017: Camellia Bowl (coach)
• 2018: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (coach)
Siriki Diabate, a former player for current MT defensive coordinator Scott Shafer at Syracuse, is in his fifth season on Rick Stockstill’s staff. Diabate coaches the linebackers.
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
At Middle Tennessee, linebackers (2017-present)
• Date Hired: June 15, 2017
• Recruiting Area: Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, New Orleans
• Mentors DQ Thomas, who enters 2021 ranked fifth at MT in sacks and tied for fourth in tackles for loss
• In 2018, coached players named All-C-USA First Team (Darius Harris), Second Team (Khalil Brooks) and Honorable Mention (DQ Thomas)
• Coached second team all-conference player Khalil Brooks in 2017 who finished 21st nationally in tackles for loss. Also had Darius Harris earn Camellia Bowl MVP honors in win over A-State and DJ Sanders earn honorable mention All-C-USA recognition
• Khalil Brooks ended his career ranked in top five all-time at MT in sacks and tackles for loss
At Notre Dame, defensive analyst - secondary (2017)
• Joined the Fighting Irish in March 2017 and went through spring drills before taking MT linebacker job
At Colgate, safeties (2015-17)
• Advanced to 2015 Division I Football Championship quarterfinals
• 2015 Patriot League Champions
• Ranked first in rushing defense nationally in 2015
• Defense was first in league in total defense and rushing defense, while ranking second in scoring defense
• Recruited and coached Abu Daramy to 2016 Patriot League Rookie of the Year honors, while Joe Figueroa earned All-Patriot League honors
• He has participated in the NFL's Minority Internship Program, joining the Buffalo Bills training camp in 2014 and the Dallas Cowboys in 2016.
At Syracuse, graduate assistant (2013-15)
• Worked with the linebackers for Head Coach Scott Shafer
• In 2013, defense finished ranked 11th nationally on third down conversions, 26th in total defense and 30th in rushing defense
• 2013 Texas Bowl Champions
Personal
• Birthdate: Feb. 22, 1991
• Hometown: Bronx, NY
Education
• High School: Herbert Lehman (2009)
• College: Syracuse, B.A. in Economics, 2013; Master of Science, 2015
Playing Experience (LB)
• Syracuse (2011-2013)
• Co-Captain
• Member of the 2012 Big East Champions and Pinstripe Bowl Champions
• Nassau Community College (2009-2010)
• NJCAA All-American in 2010 and the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Year
• Led conference in total tackles
Bowl Experience
• 2012: Pinstripe Bowl (player)
• 2013: Texas Bowl (coach)
• 2015: NCAA FCS Playoffs (coach)
• 2017: Camellia Bowl (coach)
• 2018: R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl (coach)
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