Desmond Ridder was drafted No. 74 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 25 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 10 · #74 overall
Desmond Ridder Cincinnati Draft
Desmond Ridder was drafted No. 74 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 25 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #74
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 25
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1318th at Cincinnati
The pick
How Desmond Ridder came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 211 lbs
- Hometown
- Louisville, KY
- Pre-draft board
- No. 43 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
25 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 25
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1318th among Cincinnati picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1292% of career value
- Final season
- 20242 years after the draft
Around pick 74
Who came off the board on either side of Desmond Ridder.
Washington State
Virginia
Alabama
UConn
Cincinnati in the 2022 draft
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Desmond Ridder in the 2022 NFL Draft
Desmond Ridder is a Quarterback out of Cincinnati selected No. 74 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. 25 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 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 Desmond Ridder drafted?
Desmond Ridder was selected No. 74 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/desmond-ridder.
What college did Desmond Ridder play for?
Desmond Ridder played college football at Cincinnati in the American Athletic. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Desmond Ridder's NFL career turn out?
25 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/desmond-ridder.