Back From Gamblers Prison: A Look Into Calvin Ridley’s Career Stats
Talented Wideout Set To Make Fresh Start in Jacksonville
Calvin Ridley in Jacksonville: What To Expect
Calvin Ridley is set to make his return after serving a year-long suspension for gambling on NFL games. The NFL suspended the 28-year-old wide receiver in March 2022 after he admitted to placing bets on games during the 2021 season. Jacksonville then traded for him during his suspension. A look into Calvin Ridley’s career stats indicates he’s ready to contribute to a budding contender this 2023.
A New Alpha: Ridley Could Be Jags’ Top Wideout
Ridley has been working out at the Jaguars’ facility since the start of the offseason and is expected to be a focal point for the team. Calvin Ridley’s career stats are highlighted by his All-Pro second-team selection in 2020, where he caught 90 passes for 1,374 yards and nine touchdowns.
Ridley’s reinstatement is a significant boost for the Jaguars, who want to improve their offense in 2023. Franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence will have him another reliable target to throw to on top of already having Christian Kirk and Zay Jones, two formidable pass catchers.
The Jaguars also added other weapons to their offense this offseason, including tight end Evan Engram. With Ridley in the mix, the Jaguars’ offense can potentially be one of the most explosive in the NFL.
Thus, the Jags could be a popular team on the NFL lines this season. Ridley is expected to return to his prolific ways and put up Pro Bowl-worthy NFL player stats.
Calvin Ridley’s Player Profile & Stats
The Falcons drafted Calvin Ridley as the 26th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He was the second wide receiver taken after D.J. Moore. Coincidentally, his teammate, Kirk, was drafted 21 spots after him by the Cardinals.
Career Stats
Calvin Ridley’s career stats are mainly carried by his 2020 season. He eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark just once and has played an entire season just once (his rookie year). Still, the talented wideout is still in his physical prime. And with a team ready to go on a serious playoff run, Ridley is in a prime position to have his best season yet.
RECEIVING:
- GP: 49
- GS: 35
- TGT: 380
- REC: 248
- YDS: 3,342
- Y/R: 13.5
- TD: 28
- Y/G: 68.2
- LNG: 75
- CTCH%: 65.3%
Ridley Ready To Write His Redemption Story
It’s been a minute since Calvin Ridley last played a full NFL season (15 games in 2020). But in his brief time in the spotlight, he was among the league’s best receivers. Since then, he had to step away due to mental health reasons and then got mired by a gambling scandal. Ridley’s had an entire year to think all that through.
Assuming he is back and ready, Ridley will remind everyone just how great of a talent he is. The Jaguars also play one of the easiest NFL schedules thus there will be few excuses if Ridley and the team cannot produce.
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