Calvin Ridley ends slide, goes to Falcons at 26
by Mike Tagliere | Titans Correspondent | Thu, Apr 26th 11:06pm EDT
With the 26th pick in the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley.
Fantasy Impact:
Welcome to what is likely a top-five wide receiver duo in the league. After losing Taylor Gabriel in free agency, the Falcons and Matt Ryan gain an even better weapon in Ridley. Playing opposite Julio Jones will have its benefits and Ridley is the most pro-ready wide receiver in the draft. While seeing single-man coverage, Ridley should be able to burn No. 2 cornerbacks all day. The only thing we need to figure out now is the nickname for the two Alabama wide receivers playing alongside each other. Ridley is going to be a boom/bust fantasy option in his rookie year.
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