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Desmond Ridder

QB

Desmond Ridder came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (74th overall) in 2022, drafted out of Cincinnati. He's currently with GB, in his 4th season in the league. His 41.0 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the QB average, in the 26th percentile. Burst is his calling card, grading in the 96th percentile among his peers. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 4,002 passing yards and 16 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 207#

College

Cincinnati

Draft

Rd 3, 74th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2025

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
41

26th percentile among QBs

15 games · 419 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+0.80
Total EPA×0.24-0.95
Conversion×0.08+0.53
Dropback EPA×0.34-0.71
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-0.40
Ball security×0.12-0.79

2023 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed92▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst96▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility43▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size26▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength81▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy38▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security23▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance38▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility28▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency23▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume74▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion77▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024LV38.15458236
2023ATL411528361219351-6
2022ATL50.94708264

Career profile

Desmond Ridder has appeared in 24 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: ATL (2022–2023), LV (2024).

As a passer he has thrown for 4,002 yards and 16 touchdowns with 14 interceptions. He has rushed for 293 yards and 5 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2023 with ATL: 2,836 yards and 12 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2023: a 41.0, in the 26th percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home6
1,503
251/g
7
7
111
19/g
3
Away9
1,333
148/g
5
5
82
9/g
2
In division6
1,323
221/g
6
5
80
13/g
2
Out of division9
1,513
168/g
6
7
113
13/g
3
In wins6
1,220
203/g
5
3
116
19/g
3
In losses9
1,616
180/g
7
9
77
9/g
2
On grass5
529
106/g
1
2
73
15/g
2
On turf10
2,307
231/g
11
10
120
12/g
3
Indoors7
1,468
210/g
7
7
76
11/g
2
Outdoors8
1,368
171/g
5
5
117
15/g
3

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CAR115 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · -1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -6 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 2GB237 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 39 rush yds, 1 TD48.5
Week 3DET201 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD30.1
Week 4JAX191 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD29.7
Week 5HOU329 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 10 rush yds, 1 TD72.2
Week 6WAS307 pass yds, 2 TD, 3 INT · 18 rush yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 7TB250 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 38 rush yds, 1 TD53
Week 8TEN71 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 26 rush yds, 0 TD38.1
Week 10ARI39 pass yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 11 rush yds, 1 TD52.1
Week 12NO168 pass yds, 1 TD, 2 INT · 30 rush yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 13NYJ121 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT37.3
Week 14TB347 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 15 rush yds, 1 TD57.1
Week 15CAR152 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · -2 rush yds, 0 TD47.5
Week 17CHI17 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT39.5
Week 18NO291 pass yds, 2 TD, 1 INT50.3

Desmond Ridder — common questions

What position does Desmond Ridder play?
Desmond Ridder is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Desmond Ridder played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Desmond Ridder has played for ATL (2022–2023), LV (2024).
Where did Desmond Ridder go to college?
Desmond Ridder played college football at Cincinnati.
When was Desmond Ridder drafted?
Desmond Ridder was selected in round 3, 74th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Desmond Ridder scored?
Desmond Ridder has 21 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (16 passing, 5 rushing).
What is Desmond Ridder's ScoutIndex Rating?
Desmond Ridder rated 38.1 for 2024, the 18th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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