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My Take
Desmond Ridder interests me as a hometown-to-pro story done the unglamorous way: a Louisville kid who stayed local through high school and the University of Cincinnati, twice earning conference offensive player of the year before the Falcons drafted him. Quarterback is the most scrutinized seat in American sport, where every snap invites praise or blame, and that crucible reveals character fast. Born in 1999, he is still early enough that his real measure is unwritten. I have a soft spot for young talent grinding through the rough patches, and I am quietly curious to see how much resolve he shows.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Desmond Ridder
- Name (Japanese)
- デズモンド・リダー
- Reading
- でずもんど・りだー
- Born
- August 31, 1999 (age 26)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- American football player
2. Background
- High school
- St. Xavier High School
- University
- University of Cincinnati
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Desmond Ridder born?
Born August 31, 1999 (age 26).
Where is Desmond Ridder from?
Desmond Ridder is from Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
What does Desmond Ridder do?
Desmond Ridder works as American football player.
How tall is Desmond Ridder?
Desmond Ridder is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.