Diedrick was drafted by the Edmonton Eskimos in the third round, 24th overall, in the 2002 CFL Draft, April 25, but returned to school for his senior year.

He drafted to the Eskimos but decided to stay in school

Sept 11 in 05′ he signed with the Eskimos and is dead 79 days from the anniversary of signing the contract.

He was released on 17/7

He died 60 days from the first draft anniversary when he returned to school instead

He wore number 30 for the cornhuskers

The picture the headlines use show him being tackled by number 42

42 carries and died 30 days from anniversary of signing with the Alouettes.