Fantasy football: Where to draft Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley

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Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley has been impressive throughout his 5 NFL seasons. Ridley was taken with the 26th overall pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 NFL Draft. He went for over 800 yards during his first 3 seasons and then played just 5 games in 2021, totaling 281 yards. After being suspended in 2022, Ridley came back a thrived with the Jacksonville Jaguars, totaling 1,016 yards. Below, we look at Calvin Ridley’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.

Entering 2024, Ridley is expected to be the main receiving threat for the Titans, a team led by QB Will Levis. Ideally, Ridley could be a top-10 receiver, but that could be asking too much from the 2nd-year Levis. The speedy receiver is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.

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Calvin Ridley’s ADP: 76.02

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)

Ridley has an ADP of 76.02 in redraft leagues, which puts him in the range of the 6th-8th round, depending on the size of the league. His ADP is lower than his teammate Tony Pollard (70.03), though.

Among wide receivers, Ridley’s ADP puts him 35th at the position, behind the likes of Chris Godwin (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Christian Kirk (Jacksonville Jaguars), and slightly ahead of Rome Odunze (Chicago Bears), Ladd McConkey (Los Angeles Chargers) and Jayden Reed (Green Bay Packers).

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Calvin Ridley’s 2023-24 stats

Games: 17

Receptions | targets: 76 | 136

Receiving yards: 1,016

Receiving touchdowns: 8

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Where should you draft Ridley?

Ridley’s fantasy value will be intriguing this year as he’s set to be the top target in Tennessee. However, transitioning from Trevor Lawrence to Levis could present some issues. The offense is poised to be more stagnant than before.

Considering he had 136 targets last season, Ridley will likely see fewer than that this upcoming season. However, his 13.4 yards per reception average was below his career average, so that should be set to improve. Levis has a cannon of an arm, and the addition of Pollard should help the offense stay on the field.

The Titans also have DeAndre Hopkins, so Ridley may not see quite as much of the target share as he did last season. Ridley won’t be someone that the Titans take off the field often though, especially considering his ability to change the game at any time. Ridley should remain a high-volume player, but the question regarding the Titans’ offense still remains.

Considering his position in the offense, Ridley is being undervalued. Draft Ridley comfortable in the early seventh round and even in the late 6th round. His potential is there, and he should be expected to see 70-plus receptions and 6-plus touchdowns again this coming season. He’s even more valuable in PPR leagues because of how often he’s targeted.

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