Calvin Orin Ridley, an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Colin Ridley and Kay Daniels. He is known for his successful college football career at Alabama and his achievements in the NFL.

Calvin Ridley had three receptions for 22 yards in his first career game at the University of Wisconsin.

Calvin Ridley scored his first collegiate touchdown in a victory over Louisiana-Monroe.

In the 38–0 victory over Michigan State in the Cotton Bowl, Calvin Ridley had 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

On October 1, 2016, Ridley hauled in 11 receptions for 174 yards and two touchdowns against the University of Kentucky.

Against Mississippi State, Calvin Ridley had five receptions for 171 receiving yards in the victory.

On January 10, 2018, it was announced that Ridley would forgo his senior year at Alabama in favor of the 2018 NFL draft.

Calvin Ridley was selected by the Atlanta Falcons as the No. 26 overall pick in the 1st round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

On July 5, 2018, Ridley signed a four-year deal worth $10.9 million featuring a $6.1 million signing bonus with the Atlanta Falcons.

Calvin Ridley scored his first NFL touchdown with four receptions for 64 yards in a 31–24 victory over the Carolina Panthers.

Ridley recorded seven receptions for 146 yards and three touchdowns in a 43–37 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints, showcasing an outstanding performance.

Ridley continued his impressive streak with four receptions for 54 yards and two touchdowns in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ridley broke the Falcons single-season receiving touchdowns by a rookie record after scoring 10 touchdowns in the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, surpassing the previous record set in 1980.

Ridley caught four passes for 64 yards and the first receiving touchdown of the 2019 season in the game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Ridley caught eight passes for 105 yards and a touchdown in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, showcasing his skills early in the season.

Ridley finished with eight catches for 143 receiving yards and a touchdown in the game against the Panthers, contributing significantly to the Falcons' victory.

Ridley had five catches for 76 receiving yards and a touchdown in the game against the Panthers but suffered an abdominal injury, ruling him out for the rest of the season.

Ridley recorded a career-high nine receptions for 130 yards and two receiving touchdowns in the game against the Seattle Seahawks, despite the Falcons' loss.

Ridley caught seven passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns, tying the franchise record for the most receiving touchdowns in the team's first two games of a season with four.

Ridley posted his third consecutive 100-yard game, showcasing his consistent performance in the game against the Chicago Bears.

Ridley recorded eight catches for 124 yards and a touchdown in the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, despite the Falcons' loss.

In Week 15 against the Buccaneers, Ridley recorded ten catches for 163 yards and a touchdown during the 31–27 loss.

In Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Ridley recorded five catches for 130 yards during the 17–14 loss.

On May 3, 2021, the Falcons exercised the fifth-year option on Ridley's contract. The option guarantees a salary of $11.1 million for the 2022 season.

On June 9, 2021, the Falcons traded Julio Jones, elevating Calvin Ridley as the team's primary receiver.

In Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Ridley caught 5 passes for 51 yards in the 32–6 loss.

Against the Buccaneers in Week 2, Ridley caught his first receiving touchdown of the season to go along with 7 receptions for 63 yards.

The next week against the New York Giants, Ridley had eight receptions for 61 yards as the Falcons picked up their first win of the season, winning 17–14.

Calvin Ridley played his last NFL game on October 24, 2021, and subsequently announced that he would be taking a break from football to prioritize his mental health.

On October 31, Ridley announced on Twitter that he was stepping away from football due to mental-health reasons.

On November 5, 2021, the Falcons put Calvin Ridley on the non-football injury list.

During a five-day period in late November 2021, Calvin Ridley placed bets, leading to his suspension by the NFL.

On February 15, 2023, the NFL announced that Calvin Ridley would be suspended indefinitely through at least the conclusion of the 2022 season for betting.

Calvin Ridley, a wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons, has been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games. The suspension will last through at least the 2022 season.

On November 1, 2022, despite being suspended for at least the entire 2022 season, the Falcons traded Ridley to the Jacksonville Jaguars for conditional 2023 sixth-round and 2024 fourth-round picks.

On February 15, 2023, Calvin Ridley applied for reinstatement, his first day eligible to do so after his suspension. This marked the beginning of his official reinstatement process.

Calvin Ridley, a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has been reinstated by the NFL after serving a year-long suspension for gambling on NFL games.

Calvin Ridley's letter provides insight into his injury, departure from the Atlanta Falcons, and his suspension, offering a glimpse into his final days with the team.

On September 10, 2023, Calvin Ridley made his Jaguars debut in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts, marking his return to professional football after a hiatus. He made a notable impact in his first game after 686 days.