NFL Draft Prospect - Butler LB Jordan Ridley

Butler linebacker Jordan Ridley, was named All-Pioneer Football League Team the last three seasons. Ridley, a senior linebacker, was one of three unanimous picks to the All-League team in 2012. Ridley, who finished fifth in the conference in tackles in 2012 after leading the league for two consecutive years, became one of just 41 players in league history to earn first team All-League recognition three times. Butler, which earned a share of the PFL championship with a 7-1 mark (8-3 overall).

 

Ridley is 5'11" 230 lbs and ran a 4.62 at his Junior Day this past spring (Detroit Lions and St. Louis Rams attended and timed) and his pro day which will be at Ball State. He is a 3.5 year starter who had 407 TT(100+ 3 years in a row), 28.5 TFL, 5 INT, 9 sacks and 5 FF in 45 GP. During his time at Butler Ridley primarily played Mike but will most likely be a Mike or Will in the NFL. Ridley excels at getting to the ball carrier with strong diagnostic ability and excellent lateral pursuit skills. At the end of this season, he was tied for 3rd among active career leaders for tackles in FCS.

 

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