Desmond Ridder

Desmond Ridder

24-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
Arizona Cardinals
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ridder started the final four games of 2022 but didn’t turn many heads -- it took until the last game before he threw a TD pass and his 6.2 YPA was 41st of 47 QBs with at least 100 attempts. In his defense, Ridder had little talent at his disposal. Tight end Kyle Pitts was lost for the season weeks earlier, and other than impressive rookie wideout Drake London, the best option was Olamide Zaccheaus. Ridder committed only two turnovers (both lost fumbles), but in addition to the feeble passing stats he averaged only 4.0 carries for 16.0 yards per game without any TDs, making him unreliable for a rushing fantasy boost. The Falcons added insurance in Taylor Heinicke, but they're saying it’s Ridder’s job to lose. Pitts is expected to return healthy, but after him and London they settled for the middling duo of Mack Hollins and Scotty Miller to replace Zaccheaus (now with Philadelphia). Moreover, the Falcons drafted RB Bijan Robinson eighth overall this year, teaming him with Tyler Allgeier in an Arthur Smith-directed offense that was second in run percentage last season (55.3). Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
$Signed a four-year, $5.36 million contract with the Falcons in July of 2022.
Dealt to Cardinals
QBArizona Cardinals
March 14, 2024
The Falcons are trading Ridder to Arizona in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Ridder gets a chance to start fresh after Atlanta opted to ink Kirk Cousins (Achilles) to a massive four-year contract, and he becomes the favorite to back up Kyler Murray for the Cardinals. The team also has 2023 fifth-round pick Clayton Tune available, and further competition could be added this offseason, but Ridder boasts enough experience to step up in emergency circumstances. Across 15 appearances last season, he completed 249 of 388 passes for 2,836 yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
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How do Desmond Ridder's 2023 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Bad Pass %
    The percentage of passes that were considered to be poorly thrown.
  • Avg Target Depth
    The average number of yards thrown per pass by the quarterback – including incomplete passes.
  • Sack Rate
    The percentage of dropbacks where the quartback was sacked. The longer the bar below, the more often they are sacked relative to other QBs.
  • Avg Receiver YAC
    The average number of yards after the catch that receivers gained on passes thrown by this quarterback.
  • Receiver Drop %
    The percentage of passes dropped by receivers on passes thrown by this quarterback. The longer the bar, the more sure-handed his receivers have been.
Bad Pass %
19.1%
 
Avg Target Depth
8.3 Yds
 
Sack Rate
7.4%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
5.1 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
4.9%
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Desmond Ridder's measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
207 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.52 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.29 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.15 sec
 
Vertical Jump
36.0 in
 
Broad Jump
127 in
 
Hand Length
10.00 in
 
Arm Length
32.75 in
 
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2022 Fantasy Outlook
A four-year college starter and a third-round pick in this year’s draft, Ridder is expected to compete with Marcus Mariota for the starting job. Mariota is the favorite, thanks to his experience and knowledge of the offense, having previously played for coach Arthur Smith in Tennessee. Ridder looks more like a work in progress. His arm is only average, and his ball placement and accuracy need work. With 4.52 speed, Ridder is plenty mobile to keep plays alive, but he isn't especially elusive and had modest rushing stats last year at Cincinnati. If he does win the job, Ridder won’t have much to work with. Tight end Kyle Pitts is the only proven threat, and the team’s No. 1 wide receiver is a rookie (albeit a first-round pick in Drake London). What’s more, the offensive line may start the same five guys that allowed the second-highest QB pressure rate in the league last year. Ridder won't have it easy if he plays as a rookie.
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Could be on the move
QBAtlanta Falcons
March 14, 2024
The Falcons are expected to trade Ridder following the signing of Kirk Cousins to a four-year contract worth up to $180 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Sliding into backup role
QBAtlanta Falcons
March 12, 2024
Ridder figures to be relegated to a backup role with the Falcons set to sign Kirk Cousins, per the team's official website.
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Encouraging performance in finale
QBAtlanta Falcons
January 7, 2024
Ridder completed 22 of 30 passes for 291 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and netted no gain on two carries in the Falcons' 48-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday. He also lost a fumble.
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Will start Week 18
QBAtlanta Falcons
January 7, 2024
Ridder will serve as Atlanta's starting quarterback for Sunday's game against the Saints, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Loses grip on starting gig
QBAtlanta Falcons
December 19, 2023
Ridder will be replaced by Taylor Heinicke as Atlanta's starting quarterback Sunday versus the Colts, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.
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