John Ridgeway III New Orleans Saints · #95
John Ridgeway III is a Defensive Tackle for the New Orleans Saints, drafted 178th overall, 2022. In 2026 he recorded 1 tackles.
John Ridgeway III — the report card
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John Ridgeway III career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | Sack | FF | PD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 1 game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 50 | 82 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
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The Ballad of John Ridgeway III
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The beginning
John Ridgeway III is a Defensive Tackle for the New Orleans Saints, in his 5th NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 178th overall, 2022 as a Defensive Tackle.
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John Ridgeway III is a New Orleans Saints defensive tackle, drafted 178th overall, 2022.
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Across 5 seasons (2022–2026) he has recorded 82 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 1 tackle, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 6' 5"
- Weight
- 321 lbs
- Draft
- 178th overall, 2022
- Born
- Bloomington, IL
- Age
- 27
- Jersey
- #95
John Ridgeway III is from Bloomington, IL and is 27 years old. He was drafted 178th overall, 2022 and plays defensive tackle at 6' 5", 321 lbs.
Over 5 seasons (2022–2026) he has recorded 82 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions. Ridgeway is currently on the New Orleans Saints roster.
John Ridgeway III is a depth defensive lineman who has generated 0 sacks and 82 tackles across 5 seasons (2022–2026).
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