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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 92nd 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

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
46.7

56th percentile among WRs

5 games · 52 targets

Role×0.14+1.21
Hands×0.1-1.00
Volume×0.12+0.23
Total EPA×0.22-0.07
EPA/target×0.3-0.21
Yards/target×0.12-1.65

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.

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed63▶

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).

Size41▶

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

Receiving

Hands34▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat37▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability8▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share88▶

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

Air-Yards Share92▶

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

Impact

Efficiency38▶

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

Volume66▶

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)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home2
12
6.0/g
131
66/g
0
Away3
19
6.3/g
150
50/g
2
In division1
7
7.0/g
63
63/g
1
Out of division4
24
6.0/g
218
55/g
1
In wins2
12
6.0/g
87
44/g
1
In losses3
19
6.3/g
194
65/g
1
On grass2
11
5.5/g
89
45/g
2
On turf3
20
6.7/g
192
64/g
0
Outdoors5
31
6.2/g
281
56/g
2

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI5 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 2TB7 rec, 63 yds, 1 TD74
Week 3NYG8 rec, 61 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 4WAS7 rec, 80 yds, 0 TD49.5
Week 7MIA4 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD44.4

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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