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> No.19 in Ourlads' Top 50 rankings:The first season Amari Cooper was no longer at Alabama after he was taken by the Raiders in the 2015 draft, Ridley stepped onto the scene and set program record for freshman with 1,045 receiving yards. It looked as if he was going to be the next great receiver to come out of the Crimson Tide factory. Two years later, he's now a three time All-SEC player but left an underwhelming taste with the idea of what could have been. His talent and NFL readiness is undeniable, but the production never saw a spike upward. This was partially a result of Alabama spreading the ball out so much, in addition to the shaky-at-best passing from Jalen Hurts. All in all, Ridley had a successful career but his potential to break out in the NFL could make him one of the top values of Round 1. The speed, quickness, and agility are all top notch and it translates to his route running.
2017 Awards / HonorsAll-SEC
Stands No.2 on Alabama’s career list with 224 receptions and 19 touchdowns, while 2,781 yards ranks third. Caught at least one pass in all 44 games of his college career, which was No.3 among active receivers at the end of 2017. Of his 63 receptions last season, 41 resulted in a first down and 15 produced gains of 20 or more yards. Recorded five or more catches in 26 of his 44 career games. Set Alabama freshman record with 1,045 yards in 2015, eclipsing Amari Cooper’s mark. Limited to just three games as a high-school senior before aging out under Florida prep regulations. Capped his Monarch High career with a 40-yard TD reception. Younger brother Riley is a freshman receiver at Georgia, making six catches as a freshman in the CFP title game.
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