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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 93rd 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

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
63.5

83th percentile among WRs

17 games · 136 targets

Role×0.14+1.32
Hands×0.1+0.06
Volume×0.12+1.96
Total EPA×0.22+1.12
EPA/target×0.3+0.34
Yards/target×0.12-0.32

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.

2023 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed64▶

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

Burst1▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility37▶

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

Size43▶

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

Receiving

Hands10▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat89▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability2▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share86▶

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

Air-Yards Share93▶

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

Impact

Efficiency68▶

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

Volume93▶

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)

2023 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home9
33
3.7/g
367
41/g
3
Away8
43
5.4/g
649
81/g
5
In division6
33
5.5/g
469
78/g
5
Out of division11
43
3.9/g
547
50/g
3
In wins9
44
4.9/g
610
68/g
5
In losses8
32
4.0/g
406
51/g
3
On grass11
51
4.6/g
629
57/g
5
On turf6
25
4.2/g
387
65/g
3
Indoors3
14
4.7/g
195
65/g
2
Outdoors14
62
4.4/g
821
59/g
6

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1IND8 rec, 101 yds, 1 TD74.1
Week 2KC2 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD26.6
Week 3HOU3 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 4ATL2 rec, 38 yds, 1 TD61.6
Week 5BUF14 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 122 yds, 0 TD88.7
Week 6IND-4 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 7NO1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD31.7
Week 8PIT6 rec, 83 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 10SF2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 11TEN18 rush yds, 0 TD · 7 rec, 103 yds, 2 TD88.6
Week 12HOU5 rec, 89 yds, 1 TD89
Week 13CIN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD36.3
Week 14CLE4 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD39
Week 15BAL5 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD39.5
Week 16TB-12 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 90 yds, 2 TD66.5
Week 17CAR4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 18TEN6 rec, 106 yds, 1 TD73.3

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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