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Calvin Ridley is 27 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, contract, career, personal life, and more

Calvin Ridley is an American football player for the Atalanta Falcons. He plays wide receiver and was picked 26th in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Calvin Ridley Facts

Birth PlaceFort Lauderdale, Florida
Father’s NameColin Ridley
Mother’s NameKay Daniels
Star SignSagittarius
CollegeAlabama
Net Worth (2022)$10 million
Salary (2022)$2.72 million
Age27
Date of BirthDecember 20, 1994
Height (ft)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight (kg)190 lb (86 kg)
NationalityAmerican
NFL Draft Year2018
NFL Draft PickRound 1 / 26th Overall
Playing Career2018 – Present
PositionWide Receiver
TeamsAtalanta Falcons (NFL)
Wife/GirlfriendDominique Fitchard
Children1
EndorsementsNike, Academy, AT&T,
Lowes, Essentia, Pizza Hut
Social MediaTwitter

Calvin Ridley Contract Details

Contract:4 yr(s) / $10,900,711
Signing Bonus$6,007,790
Average Salary$2,725,178
Guaranted at Sign$8,454,251
Total Guarantees$8,454,251
Free Agent:2023 / UFA

Calvin Ridley is currently on a four-year contract with the Atalanta Falcons worth $10.9 million. He received a lucrative signing bonus of $6 million and is eligible for a contract extension this year. His average of $2.72 million makes him a decent earner for average wide receivers in the National Football League.

Ridley might be older than a lot of players but he is still on his rookie contract. That means, he is due to receive a bumper pay rise on the next contract he negotiates for himself. Out of his $10.9 million, he made sure to get $8.45 million of it fully guaranteed by the Falcons. If he manages to meet all his other incentive targets, he will have made enough to shop himself around the league for an amazing offer.

Calvin Ridley Net Worth

According to various sources, Calvin Ridley is estimated to be worth $10 million in 2022. The Florida-born athlete is coming off his rookie contract with the Atalanta Falcons. Once the 2022 season finishes, he will be able to potentially earn five times as much as he is making now. He made a lot of money by being drafted in the first round and receiving a massive signing bonus of $6 million.

CALVIN RIDLEY
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – AUGUST 21: Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up prior to a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 21, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

If Ridley manages to stay healthy and perform at the level he is currently, he could easily surpass the $50 million mark in net worth soon. The idea is to save more than you spend which most young athletes don’t understand.

But Ridley is a bit older, more mature and has to worry about taking care of his family, especially his wife and young daughter. He will need to stay away from luxury purchases like many of his NFL colleagues but can still enjoy a good life with the money he has made till now.

Calvin Ridley Football Career

Calvin Ridley played in the same league as Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown and Oakland Raiders cornerback Trayvon Mullen, while attending high school. He was a five-star recruit, despite playing only three games due to Florida’s age restrictions. He earned a scholarship to the University of Alabama to play under Nick Saban.

Ridley did not have to wait for playing time and won the National Championship in his first season against Clemson. He led the SEC in receptions with 89. He won his second championship in his junior year, recording four receptions for 32 yards to help force overtime in the 26–23 victory.

The 27-year-old chose to forego his senior season and declared for the NFL draft. The Atalanta Falcons drafted him 26th overall to hand him his debut against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Shockingly, Ridley announced in 2021 that he was stepping away from football due to mental health reasons. He finished the campaign with 31 receptions for 281 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.

Here are his career highlights –

  • Second-team All-Pro (2020)
  • PFWA All-Rookie Team (2018)
  • First-team All-SEC (2017)
  • Second-team All-SEC (2016)
  • 2× CFP National Champion (2015, 2017)
  • 2× SEC Champion (2015, 2016)
  • USA Today Freshman All-America (2015)

Calvin Ridley Personal Life

Calvin Ridley is not the most popular media presence. His younger brother, Riley Ridley is also an NFL receiver who is currently a free agent.

FAQs About Calvin Ridley

Is Calvin Ridley coming back?

Calvin Ridley has not communicated about returning for the 2022-23 season.

When was Calvin Ridley drafted?

2018.

Does Calvin Ridley have a baby?

Yes. A daughter.

When was Calvin Ridley born?

Calvin Ridley was born on the 20th of December, 1994.

Where was Calvin Ridley born?

Calvin Ridley was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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