College and Professional Career
Claridge was recruited by College Football Hall of Famer John Robinson to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas as a linebacker for the Rebels football team. Claridge would play his entire eligibility at UNLV over five years, receiving a medical redshirt during the 2002 season due to a sports hernia.
Claridge was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 5th round (170th overall) in the 2005 NFL Draft. Claridge would spend the entire 2005 season on the team's practice squad before being cut during training camp in 2006.
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