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Calvin Ridley

WR

A 1st-round pick (26th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Calvin Ridley has built an NFL career since. He's currently with TEN, in his 9th season in the league. He posted a 61.7 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 81st percentile among WRs. His air-yards share stands out most — the 98th percentile at the position. Across 8 NFL seasons, he has totaled 410 catches for 5,759 yards and 40 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 190#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 1, 26th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2026

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
77.1

92th percentile among WRs

15 games · 143 targets

Role×0.14+1.65
Hands×0.1+1.26
Volume×0.12+2.30
Total EPA×0.22+2.01
EPA/target×0.3+0.52
Yards/target×0.12+1.57

Week 1 projection · vs NYJ

Methodology
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec2.6 (1–5)48% 2.5+
Rec yds38.8 (9–68.6)47% 40.5+
Rec yds38.8 (9–68.6)47% 40.5+
Rec yds38.8 (9–68.6)47% 40.5+
Rec yds38.8 (9–68.6)47% 40.5+
Rec yds38.8 (9–68.6)47% 40.5+
Rec yds38.8 (9–68.6)47% 40.5+
Rec yds38.8 (9–68.6)47% 40.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed67▶

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

Burst2▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility33▶

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

Size38▶

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

Receiving

Hands27▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat97▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability4▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share91▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share98▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency77▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume97▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026TEN45.25581
2025TEN55.8717303
2024TEN61.7175516410174
2023JAX63.517237610168
2021ATL46.75312812
2020ATL77.11519013749
2019ATL78.61334638667
2018ATL67.716276482110

Career profile

Calvin Ridley has appeared in 95 regular-season games across 8 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: ATL (2018–2021), JAX (2023), TEN (2024–2026).

He has rushed for 140 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 410 passes for 5,759 yards and 40 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with ATL: 1,374 yards and 9 touchdowns in 15 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2019: a 78.6, in the 94th percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
48
6.9/g
766
109/g
5
Away8
42
5.3/g
608
76/g
4
In division6
39
6.5/g
591
99/g
1
Out of division9
51
5.7/g
783
87/g
8
In wins3
15
5.0/g
153
51/g
2
In losses12
75
6.3/g
1,221
102/g
7
On grass3
11
3.7/g
94
31/g
0
On turf12
79
6.6/g
1,280
107/g
9
Indoors11
74
6.7/g
1,150
105/g
9
Outdoors4
16
4.0/g
224
56/g
0

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA-1 rush yds, 0 TD · 9 rec, 130 yds, 2 TD86.6
Week 2DAL7 rec, 109 yds, 2 TD83.6
Week 3CHI7 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 110 yds, 0 TD42
Week 4GB—16.6
Week 5CAR8 rec, 136 yds, 0 TD86.4
Week 6MIN8 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 61 yds, 1 TD65.7
Week 7DET5 rec, 69 yds, 1 TD67.1
Week 8CAR3 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 11NO5 rec, 90 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 12LV6 rec, 50 yds, 1 TD72.1
Week 13NO5 rec, 108 yds, 0 TD57.8
Week 14LAC8 rec, 124 yds, 1 TD67.7
Week 15TB10 rec, 163 yds, 1 TD72.3
Week 16KC-7 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 130 yds, 0 TD77.9
Week 17TB-6 rush yds, 0 TD · 8 rec, 52 yds, 0 TD35.9

Calvin Ridley — common questions

What position does Calvin Ridley play?
Calvin Ridley is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Calvin Ridley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Calvin Ridley has played for ATL (2018–2021), JAX (2023), TEN (2024–2026).
Where did Calvin Ridley go to college?
Calvin Ridley played college football at Alabama.
When was Calvin Ridley drafted?
Calvin Ridley was selected in round 1, 26th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Calvin Ridley scored?
Calvin Ridley has 41 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing, 40 receiving).
What is Calvin Ridley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Calvin Ridley rated 45.2 for 2026, the 39th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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