Amari Cooper and Julio Jones are two big names when it comes to former Alabama talent currently in the NFL.
The Crimson Tide is known for producing some heavy hitters all across the field and on both sides of the ball that has gone on to the professional level and made an impact on their respective teams.
Calvin Ridley was a major contributor and a star during his time under Nick Saban, and he’s done a good job of holding his own with the Atlanta Falcons in his two years in the NFL, but it’s time for him to take the next step.
I believe 2020 could very well be the year of Calvin Ridley.
From his rookie season to his sophomore season he improved in many categories, including: targets, yards per catch, total yards and catch percentage – all while plying in three less games in 2019 than he did in 2018.
Jones and Ridley were the only two receivers on the team who were on the field for more than 50% of snaps per game – Jones was on the field for 55.6% of snaps per game and Ridley was in the game for 56.3%.
Ridley is not only playing well alongside Jones, he’s competing for the spot as the teams top receiver, as Ridley had the most amount of receiving touchdowns on the Falcons in 2019.
With two years now under his belt, and enough time to be comfortable with Matt Ryan as his quarterback – for now – it only feels right to expect Ridley to go above and beyond what he’s already shown possible.
He has proven that the Falcons spending a first-round pick on the wide receiver was worth it, but now it’s all about what he can offer the team moving forward.
It’s clear the city of Atlanta is also ready to see what Ridley is going to do in year No. 3. The Falcons released this “hype-tape” on Twitter.
We can't wait for year 3 in ATL for @CalvinRidley1. 😤 pic.twitter.com/Wi0U2vz4L0
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) February 4, 2020
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