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NYniner85 · 2018-12-01T09:33:19-08:00

Kid has size to play the X WR role (6-2 200) Has good length and speed. Solid not great route-runner (not as polished as his brother). He seems like a good RZ threat (8 TDs on 34 rec). One of his best games was vs Bama last yr. I think he could be a good fit for SF around the top of the 3rd...Ledyard has him as his WR#2 and even comps him to Michael Thomas. I think his best football is ahead and for whatever reason UG doesn't really throw the ball much. Thoughts?

Dec 1, 2018 at 3:19 PM

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NYniner85
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Originally posted by Heroism:
What a catch.

Dec 1, 2018 at 3:49 PM

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Calvin Ridley was my guy last year after Roquan Smith I would gladly take Riley with what I've seen

Dec 1, 2018 at 4:54 PM

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Comp: Adam Thielen.

Dec 1, 2018 at 5:33 PM

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Originally posted by HERN:
Comp: Adam Thielen.

Ridley isn't white... jokes aside, I still don't see it

Dec 1, 2018 at 6:17 PM

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Originally posted by adrianlesnar:
Originally posted by HERN:
Comp: Adam Thielen.

Ridley isn't white... jokes aside, I still don't see it

No I don't see it either...Thielin is a better route-runner.

Ledyard threw our Michael Thomas as a comp.

Dec 1, 2018 at 6:32 PM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
No I don't see it either...Thielin is a better route-runner.

Ledyard threw our Michael Thomas as a comp.

I don't think that's a good comp, either. Thomas is big(6-3, 212). Ridley appears to be much smaller. Riley looks much closer to his brother imo(6-1, 189).

[ Edited by Heroism on Dec 1, 2018 at 6:48 PM ]

Dec 1, 2018 at 7:39 PM

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Originally posted by Heroism:
I don't think that's a good comp, either. Thomas is big(6-3, 212). Ridley appears to be much smaller. Riley looks much closer to his brother imo(6-1, 189).

They got him at 6-2 200 according to the roster...I think it's more based on how he's able to come down with contested catches, great hands, sold not elite route-runner, and the fact that they were both in offenses that don't really throw the ball and their best ball is ahead of them. (So maybe not straight up physically like Thomas).

I think this is a sold draft to grab a WR in rd 2-4. As long as Bosa is wearing red and gold that's all I care about lol.

[ Edited by NYniner85 on Dec 1, 2018 at 7:53 PM ]

Dec 1, 2018 at 8:08 PM

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From the draft network after the game

Riley Ridley needs the NFL

When Georgia opens up the offense, this guy eats. Riley Ridley made so many great plays Saturday night, including a toe-tap sideline grab with a defender contesting the ball over his shoulder and an unbelievable nine route grab over his shoulder while getting his foot down in bounds for six. Ridley consistently uses his body well in the air, runs great routes and is quick and physical off the line of scrimmage. He's rarely given the opportunity to make much happen after the catch, but when he square up with the secondary he's elusive and tough to bring down.

He needs an NFL pass-heavy offense to unlock the production that will give him the respect he deserves. I think he can be a first round pick if he declares in the next several weeks.

[ Edited by NYniner85 on Dec 1, 2018 at 8:09 PM ]

Dec 8, 2018 at 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:
From the draft network after the game

Riley Ridley needs the NFL

When Georgia opens up the offense, this guy eats. Riley Ridley made so many great plays Saturday night, including a toe-tap sideline grab with a defender contesting the ball over his shoulder and an unbelievable nine route grab over his shoulder while getting his foot down in bounds for six. Ridley consistently uses his body well in the air, runs great routes and is quick and physical off the line of scrimmage. He's rarely given the opportunity to make much happen after the catch, but when he square up with the secondary he's elusive and tough to bring down.

He needs an NFL pass-heavy offense to unlock the production that will give him the respect he deserves. I think he can be a first round pick if he declares in the next several weeks.

First round ? What are they smoking on?

Dec 16, 2018 at 8:47 PM

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Comparison I was thinking was Mohamed Sanu?

Dec 16, 2018 at 8:49 PM

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Originally posted by tohara3:
Comparison I was thinking was Mohamed Sanu?

Sanu is bigger.

Dec 17, 2018 at 5:19 AM

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Originally posted by tohara3:
Comparison I was thinking was Mohamed Sanu?

He's faster than Sanu (Mohamed ran a 4.67

)

Dec 17, 2018 at 5:19 AM

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Originally posted by GhostOfBaalke:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
From the draft network after the game

Riley Ridley needs the NFL

When Georgia opens up the offense, this guy eats. Riley Ridley made so many great plays Saturday night, including a toe-tap sideline grab with a defender contesting the ball over his shoulder and an unbelievable nine route grab over his shoulder while getting his foot down in bounds for six. Ridley consistently uses his body well in the air, runs great routes and is quick and physical off the line of scrimmage. He's rarely given the opportunity to make much happen after the catch, but when he square up with the secondary he's elusive and tough to bring down.

He needs an NFL pass-heavy offense to unlock the production that will give him the respect he deserves. I think he can be a first round pick if he declares in the next several weeks.

First round ? What are they smoking on?

I doubt that happens but he's got size, solid speed, and is a good route-runner...he made plays when they actually threw the ball his way.

Dec 25, 2018 at 1:48 PM

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It's always interesting to get a WR evaluation from a DB's perspective. I concur with Crock! Ridley and Pettis.

watching Riley Ridley vs Alabama 2017.. would love 49ers to grab him early 2nd round.. good size.. plays big.. STRONG hands.. quick off the line.. good route runner.. creates good separation consistently..my type of receiver.. quick thread on what I see from him in just that game pic.twitter.com/3qJJeTMenI
— CrockTIME (@eric_crocker) December 25, 2018

[ Edited by Heroism on Dec 25, 2018 at 1:51 PM ]

Dec 25, 2018 at 2:14 PM

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I think Ridley is the most likely WR target for us, I know the bigger guys are being thrown up, but I have to think Courtland Sutton was within reach, he is the prototypical "big guy with traits to run routes" and we chose Pettis.

There will be options for us to go for a big guy, but we'll take the route runner.