Desmond Ridder is a NFL player from Louisville, KY, who plays in quarterback position. His college is Cincinnati and has an athleticism score of 81.54. Desmond Ridder has a 40 yard dash time of 4.52 seconds.

Strengths

• Able to pump and alter target choice when needed.
• Team captain who plays with confidence and command on the field.
• Mobile and athletic but looks to win from the pocket.
• Mobility to elude pressure and reset launch point outside the pocket.
• Patient in allowing routes to mature and uncover.
• Jump in production and play from 2020 to 2021.
• Machine-like mechanics and footwork.
• Pocket poise with easy slide away from pressure points.
• Quick to process what the defense shows him.
• Speed to turn a scramble into a chunk play.
• Uses eyes to hold single-high safety and set up a deep shot.
• Throws the out route with timing and break anticipation.
• Operates from a well-balanced platform.
• Changes speeds and alters touch underneath.

Weaknesses

• Below-average placement and velocity for pro throws.
• Windup slows overall release quickness.
• Deep balls have a tendency to come up short.
• Inconsistent accuracy on intermediate throws.
• Rarely gets all the way through his progressions.
• Struggles in throwing receivers open.
• Peels back and over the top of the pocket, leading to sacks.
• Slower operation time led to 26 career batted passes, per PFF.
• Average arm strength for tight-window throws.
• Gives safeties time to range over the top from the post.
• Average elusiveness could bring heavy punishment as a runner.

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