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2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: DL John Ridgeway, Arkansas

Arkansas interior defensive lineman John Ridgeway has much to offer as a two-down defender. Nick has the breakdown of those traits.
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John Ridgeway, DL

Height: 6’5 ⅛”
Weight: 321 lbs.
Class: RS-Senior
School: Arkansas
Arm length: 33 ⅜”
Hands: 10”

A former two-star recruit out of Bloomington High School in Bloomington, Illinois, Ridgeway was the 202nd ranked offensive tackle and the 70th ranked prospect from Illinois during the 2017 cycle.

Ridgeway was recruited as an offensive tackle but switched to the defensive side of the football while at Illinois State; Ridgeway transferred to Arkansas after the 2020 season, and was productive in the SEC.

Mar 5, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas defensive lineman John Ridgeway (DL21) goes through drills during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas defensive lineman John Ridgeway (DL21) talks to the media during the 2022 NFL Combine.
Feb 1, 2022; Mobile, AL, USA; American defensive lineman John Ridgeway of Arkansas (98) and American offensive lineman Darian Kinnard of Kentucky (65) battle during American practice for the 2022 Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
Mar 5, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas defensive lineman John Ridgeway (DL21) runs the 40-yard dash during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

 GRADE: 5.86 


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