Dante Ridgeway came into the league as a 6th-round selection (192nd overall) in 2005, drafted out of Ball State. His most recent season came in 2007 with NO, capping a 3-season NFL career.
Size
6'1", 200#
College
Ball State
Draft
Rd 6, 192nd overall (2005)
Seasons
2005–2007
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology1th percentile among WRs · limited sample
1 games · 0 targets
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size54▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Shareno data▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NYJ | 34.9 | 1 | 2 | 26 |
Career profile
Dante Ridgeway has appeared in 1 regular-season game across 1 NFL season on file, all with NYJ.
As a receiver he has caught 2 passes for 26 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game26 on 2 catches vs DEN, 2005 Week 11
2005 splits
regular season2005 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 11 | DEN | 2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | 29.8 |
Dante Ridgeway — common questions
- What position does Dante Ridgeway play?
- Dante Ridgeway is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Dante Ridgeway played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Dante Ridgeway has played for NYJ (2005).
- Where did Dante Ridgeway go to college?
- Dante Ridgeway played college football at Ball State.
- When was Dante Ridgeway drafted?
- Dante Ridgeway was selected in round 6, 192nd overall, of the 2005 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Dante Ridgeway scored?
- Dante Ridgeway has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Dante Ridgeway's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Dante Ridgeway rated 34.9 for 2005, the 1st percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Brooks BollingerQB · 2005
- Curtis MartinRB · 2005
- Laveranues ColesWR · 2005
- Vinny TestaverdeQB · 2005
- Justin McCareinsWR · 2005
- Chad PenningtonQB · 2005
- Cedric HoustonRB · 2005
- Doug JolleyTE · 2005
Drafted in round 6, 2005
- Anttaj HawthorneDT · pick 175
- Nick SpeegleLB · pick 176
- Wes SimsG · pick 177
- Anthony BryantNT · pick 178
- Bo ScaifeTE · pick 179
- Mike MontgomeryDT · pick 180
- Chris HarrisDB · pick 181
- Cedric HoustonRB · pick 182
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