Desmond Ridder is a quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders. He was drafted by the Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati. In college, Ridder was a standout, earning himself the American Athletic Conference's rookie of the year out of the gate. He continued his success in 2020, receiving the AAC Player of the Year award. Ridder's role in bringing the non-power five team into the top 5 as a College Football Playoff hopeful in 2021 has only emphasized his skill and potential while also improving his draft stock. As a family man, off the field Ridder prides himself on being a girl dad.