Stevan Ridley was drafted No. 73 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft out of LSU. 73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 9 · #73 overall
Stevan Ridley LSU Draft
Stevan Ridley was drafted No. 73 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft out of LSU. 73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 2576th at LSU
The pick
How Stevan Ridley came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
LSU
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 225 lbs
- Hometown
- Natchez, MS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 154 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 2576th among LSU picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2392% of career value
- Final season
- 20187 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Stevan Ridley.
Oklahoma · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Illinois College
Arkansas
Wisconsin
LSU in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from LSU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Stevan Ridley in the 2011 NFL Draft
Stevan Ridley is a Running back out of LSU selected No. 73 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value LSU has produced 244 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Stevan Ridley drafted?
Stevan Ridley was selected No. 73 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/stevan-ridley.
What college did Stevan Ridley play for?
Stevan Ridley played college football at LSU in the SEC. See every LSU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/lsu-tigers.
How did Stevan Ridley's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 25 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/stevan-ridley.