Calvin Ridley was drafted No. 26 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 26 · #26 overall
Calvin Ridley Alabama Draft
Calvin Ridley was drafted No. 26 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 4140th at Alabama
The pick
How Calvin Ridley came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 189 lbs
- Hometown
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 20 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 4140th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2459% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Calvin Ridley.
Maryland
South Carolina
San Diego State
Virginia Tech
Alabama in the 2018 draft
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Ronnie Harrison
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Da'Shawn Hand
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Anthony Averett
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JK Scott
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Shaun Dion Hamilton
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Bradley Bozeman
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#236
Bo Scarbrough
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#246
Joshua Frazier
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Other WR picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Julio Jones
WR · ATL · 2011
Alabama · 2× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#4
Amari Cooper
WR · LV · 2015
Alabama · 5× Pro Bowl
#15
Jerry Jeudy
WR · DEN · 2020
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#10
DeVonta Smith
WR · PHI · 2021
Alabama
#6
Jaylen Waddle
WR · MIA · 2021
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#12
Jameson Williams
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Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Calvin Ridley in the 2018 NFL Draft
Calvin Ridley is a Wide receiver out of Alabama selected No. 26 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Calvin Ridley drafted?
Calvin Ridley was selected No. 26 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/calvin-ridley.
What college did Calvin Ridley play for?
Calvin Ridley played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Calvin Ridley's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/calvin-ridley.