What is Desmond Ridder's Net Worth?

Undoubtedly, the National Football League is one of the biggest football leagues all over the world. The league is considered the ultimate destination for every aspiring football player. Every young footballer wants to secure their place in the league, but achieving this goal is easier said than done. Indeed, it takes dedication, relentless hard work and consistency to succeed in the league. Desmond Ridder, the young Falcon’s quarterback demonstrated that with undying passion and persistent diligence, the goal is achievable.

Desmond Kelly Ridder, popularly known as Desmond Ridder is an active American football quarterback. For the time being. Ridder represents the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. The Falcons picked Ridder in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Ridder was born to a 15-year-old mother, Sarah Ridder on 31 August 1999 in Louisville, Kentucky. He was brought up by his single mother and his grandmother. He started playing high school football at St. Xavier High School. Before embarking on the professional journey in the NFL, Ridder played college football at the University of Cincinnati. For two consecutive years (2020,2021), he secured AAC Offensive Player of the Year for his impressive performance.

Ridder started his professional career in the NFL after he was selected as the quarterback by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. He signed a rookie 4-year contract worth $5.36 million with the Falcons. The head coach Arthur Smith announced that Ridder would be serving as the backup to starting quarterback Marcus Mariota. However, Mariota was benched in December 2022 and Ridder was named the starting quarterback for the remaining season. He concluded his debut season with 708 passing yards, 2 touchdowns and zero interceptions along with 64 rushing yards and an 86.4 passer rating.

What is Desmond Ridder’s Net Worth in 2023?

Various online sources suggest that as of October 2023, Ridder’s net worth is around $2 million. The online reports claim that the key contributors to his net worth are the NFL contract worth $5.36 million with the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL and the earnings from the endorsement deals with the world’s biggest brands.

Desmond Ridder’s Career Earning

Ridder signed a 4-years rookie contract with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. The contract’s worth is $5,362,959, it includes a signing bonus amount of $ 1,080,336, as well as the guaranteed amount of $1,080,336. Ridder’s average annual salary is $1,340,740.

Since he signed the NFL contract in 2022, for two seasons Ridder earned an estimated amount of $2,734,107.

Desmond Ridder’s Endorsements

Ridder is a star player and has attracted the attention of numerous major brands for endorsements. The list of brands comprises BYLT Clothing, BOSE, Candy Digital, Dr Pepper, Fedex, Vrst, Cross Jeep and Cryospring Cold Plunges. As his popularity grows, he can expect to secure additional endorsement deals.

Desmond Ridder’s Investments

Ridder’s investments in various companies demonstrate his expertise in finance management. He is an investor in 19 companies. Below is the list of the companies he has made an investment:

• Hydrow (Rowing Machine)

• Super Coffee (Protein Coffee)

• Orgain (Protein Products)

• Hydrant (Hydration Powder)

• Victor (Premium Pet Food)

• Mavis Discount Tire (Tires)

• Ant Money (Investment App)

• Mack Weldon (Clothing)

• Nom Nom (Natural Pet Food)

• Chemical Guys (Car Care)

• Prive Reveaux (Sunglasses)

• Hims (Men's Personal Care)

• RX3 Growth (Equity Firm)

• Taxa Outdoors (Outdoors Lifestyle)

• Full Swing (Golf Technology)

• Therabody (Recovery Devices)

• CorePower Yoga

• Manscaped (Men's Grooming Products)

• Tocaya (Restaurant)

Desmond Ridder’s Other Source of Income

As mentioned earlier, Ridder is generating income through his current NFL contract, endorsement deals and the investments he has made in several companies. Even though he has a list of endorsement deals associated with his name, there is no public information accessible regarding his other income sources.

Desmond Ridder’s Charity

Desmond Ridder established a foundation named Ridder Charity. Also, RX3 Growth Partners, an equity firm co-founded by Rodgers sponsored the flag football tournament and made a donation of $10,000 to Ridder’s Charity of choice, Down Syndrome of Louisville.