A defensive tackle with the National Football League’s Washington Commanders, John Ridgeway. He stands 1.96 m tall and weighs 146 kg. He played football as an offensive tackle and a defensive back at Bloomington High School. As a senior, he was chosen for the Big Twelve Conference’s first teams on both offense and defense. He played collegiate football for the Illinois State Redbirds while a redshirt freshman at Illinois State University.
He was chosen for the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) All-Newcomer team as a redshirt freshman due to his 30 tackles. During his redshirt junior season, he made 22 tackles, three of which were for a loss, and was selected to the MVFC first team.
He joined the transfer portal after the 2020 season and switched to the University of Arkansas, where he played football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was chosen to be the Razorbacks’ starting nose guard for the 2021 season, however he was unable to play because of an appendectomy. He had two sacks, four tackles for loss, and 39 tackles by season’s end. After the season ended, he announced his intent to enter the 2022 NFL Draft.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Ridgeway in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 178th overall pick. In 2022, on September 17, he was released. On September 19, 2022, the Washington Commanders claimed him off waivers.
What Is John Ridgeway Jersey Number?
John Ridgeway wears jersey number 91 for the Washington Commanders.
What Is John Ridgeway Position?
He is a professional football defensive tackle.