Desmond Ridder
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About
Professional quarterback that was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons during the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Prior to being drafted, he played collegiate football at the University of Cincinnati from 2017 up until 2022. While at Cincinnati, he was twice named a member of the first team All-AAC and AAC Offensive Player of the Year.
Before Fame
He graduated from St. Xavier High School in Louisville, Kentucky. Although he wasn't highly ranked, he was given the honor of making the All-Metro team in Kentucky his senior season.
Trivia
He is the all-time passing touchdowns leader at Cincinnati. He is also the program's leader in career total yards with 12,418.
Family Life
He grew up living with his grandmother in Louisville, Kentucky. He and his fiancée Claire have a daughter named Leighton who was born in 2021.
Associated With
He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons to begin his NFL career just like Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman.
