Desmond Ridder is the latest quarterback to have visit with Colts
The Indianapolis Colts recently visited Cincinnati for a pre-draft workout with quarterback Desmond Ridder and his receivers.
Throughout the pre-draft process, the Indianapolis Colts have been making it clear that they are still looking for the quarterback of the future. They have met with several quarterback prospects and that continued on Friday.
The Colts traveled down to Cincinnati to work out Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Desmond Ridder. This gave Indy a chance to get a closer look at the quarterback that may be available when Indianapolis is on the board at No. 42.
This also gave the Colts a chance to look at some Cincinnati receivers, including Alec Pierce, who is also an intriguing draft prospect.
Source: The Colts made the short drive today to visit and work out Cincinnati QB Desmond Ridder and a number of Bearcats receivers in Ohio. Interesting one, given that Indy’s already moved up in the second round.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 15, 2022
The Colts’ first pick is 42nd overall.
Colts workout Desmond Ridder
A lot of experts are thinking Indy will go with a quarterback in the second round and Ridder is one that has landed with Indianapolis in mock drafts.
He was a four-year starter at Cincinnati and dominated through the air with his arm and on the ground with his legs. While his entire collegiate career was good, his senior season was his best.
Ridder threw for 3,334 yards and 30 touchdowns to eight interceptions in his final year. He also ran for 355 yards and another six touchdowns. Ridder helped lead the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff.
That season along with impressive pre-draft evaluations has him as an intriguing prospect on many draft boards— Colts included. Ridder has been compared to pros like Alex Smith and Ryan Tannehill, two quarterbacks with solid careers.
If selected by Indianapolis, Ridder won’t immediately start and he’s unlikely to see the field for at least two years, as Matt Ryan is the starter. That’s why some would argue that Ridder shouldn’t be selected at No. 42.
However, if he is, Ridder will have the opportunity to learn and grow in an NFL system behind Ryan and could potentially earn the job as successor in the Colts’ offense. If it works out like that, Ridder could be the quarterback of the future in Indianapolis.
