Calvin Ridley is a Professional American footballer who plays as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He recently signed a four-year deal on March 15, 2024, with the Tennessee Titans after spending one season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2023. Ridley's professional career began in 2018 when he was selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft.
In July 2018 Ridley signed a deal with the Falcons for four years worth $10.9 million. In a 31–24 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles, he made his NFL debut where recorded four receptions for 64 yards and his first NFL touchdown. Ridley was named in September as the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month. He finished his first season with the Falcons as the leader in both receiving touchdowns as well as receiving yards. Ridley continued his performance for the Atlanta Falcons in the upcoming season where in the 2020 season he recorded 90 receptions for 1,374 yards and nine receiving touchdowns. He was also ranked by his fellow team members at 65th in the list of Top NFL players in 2021.
In 2021 The Falcons decided to utilize the fifth-year option in the contract of Calvin Ridley. He finished the following season on a high note where in the following season he recorded 31 receptions for 281 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. In 2022 Ridley was suspended by the NFL which resulted in him missing the majority of the following season. The Falcons traded Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars despite him still being suspended. His suspension was officially lifted on March 6, 2023.
Calvin Ridleys Age
Calvin Ridley is 29 years old as of March 2024. He was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on December 20, 1994. The young player first came into the NFL as a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons at the age of 22.
Before his journey in the NFL began Ridley played college football with Alabama. In 2015 his freshman year against Wisconsin Ridley played his first career game where he recorded three receptions for 22 yards. In the 2016 season in a game against the University of Kentucky, Ridely recorded a career-high performance where he had 11 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns. After a successful 2017 season, Ridley announced that he wouldn't be participating in his senior season but instead wanted to declare himself for the upcoming NFL draft of 2018.
Calvin Ridley played only 5 games in the 2021 season and missed the entire 2022 season but when asked in an interview if he is ready to go again Ridley stated don't expect me to be rusty or anything the only thing I am is better than I was before. This proved to be true with the way he played for the Jaguars in 2023 catching 76 balls for over 1,000 yards and 8 receiving touchdowns.
FAQs
A. Calvin Ridley was suspended by the NFL in 2022 because of gambling.
A. The Falcons traded Calvin Ridley to the Jaguars because of his suspension.
A. In 2021 while Playing a game against the Philadelphia Eagles Ridley's home was robbed.
A. Due to mental health reasons in 2021 Ridley on Twitter announced that he is stepping away and taking some time off from football.
