Former Alabama and current Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley recorded 2 touchdown receptions for the Atlanta Falcons during the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks.
Although the Falcons came up short against the Seahawks and lost 38-25, Ridley still had an impressive game, and it shows just what he’s capable of this season. He recorded 9 receptions for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns, and accounted for all of the Falcons receiving touchdowns.
His quickness and footwork are two of the many qualities that will continue to be an offensive asset for Atlanta, and can help them this season.
His first touchdown reception was a 18 yard TD, and let’s just say Ridley was WIDE open.
Touchdown!@M_Ryan02 ➡️ @CalvinRidley1 pic.twitter.com/8aFV5HVDGy
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 13, 2020
Ridley’s second touchdown receptions of the day was a 7 yard TD reception during the end of the fourth quarter.
Another TD for @CalvinRidley1!
📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/Yy98J9PCTv
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) September 13, 2020
Clearly, Ridley is putting in the work, and it’s showing.
In his career at Alabama, he had an impressive 224 receptions for 2,781 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Ridley also helped lead Alabama two national championships in 2015 and 2017.
He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons with the 26th pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.
For the Falcons, Ridley has 1,687 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns.
Last season, Ridley recorded 63 receptions for 866 yards and 7 touchdowns.
He also named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2018.
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