Desmond Ridder, the Cincinnati QB, sits at No. 41 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 13% elite, 34% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Four-year starter and four-year winner whose hard work at his craft altered his standing from good college quarterback to early-round draft pick.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “There is nothing special about Ridder's size or arm talent but his improved confidence and field command has really helped him mature at the position.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He plays in rhythm and operates with consistently repeatable footwork and mechanics.”
Athleticism
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Ridder has been flying under the radar, but his experience and explosiveness make him an attractive option as a QB1 prospect.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Four-year starter and four-year winner whose hard work at his craft altered his standing from good college quarterback to early-round draft pick. There is nothing special about Ridder's size or arm talent but his improved confidence and field command has really helped him mature at the position. He plays in rhythm and operates with consistently repeatable footwork and mechanics. He's intelligent and processes quickly…”
“…Ridder has been flying under the radar, but his experience and explosiveness make him an attractive option as a QB1 prospect. Following a strong showing at the Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine, the Cincinnati product could surprise as a starter early in his career.…”
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