New England Patriots
Stevan Ridley - #22 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/27/1989 |
| Birthplace | Natchez, MS |
| College | LSU |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 3rd round, 9th pick by Patriots |
Bledsoe voted into Patriots Hall of Fame
Former NFL QB Drew Bledsoe has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced on Monday.
RB Ridley, the Patriots' forgotten pick, ready to contribute
The Patriots used the 73rd overall pick to take RB Stevan Ridley, their second back selected in the draft. Ridley's name was lost in the shuffle when QB Ryan Mallett was chosen next at No. 74.
Patriots No. 9 pick scouting report: DB Malcolm Williams, TCU
The Patriots spent their final pick of the 2011 draft on another defensive back, Malcolm Williams, who admitted he was surprised to get the call.
Patriots place focus on long term
One year after drafting a class that contributed right away, Bill Belichick went with purely developmental prospects in 2011.
Patriots comfortable with pass rushers on roster
It was pretty much a consensus that a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker would be high on the Patriots' priority list heading into the draft, but clearly, Bill Belichick didn't view it that way.
Patriots No. 8 pick scouting report: OLB Markell Carter, Central Arkansas
It took until their eighth pick, and the 29th pick of the sixth round before the Patriots addressed their need for an edge rusher by drafting Markell Carter out of Central Arkansas.
Patriots No. 7 pick scouting report: TE Lee Smith, Marshall
The Patriots drafted another player who will develop and likely not see the field much in 2011, Marshall TE Lee Smith.
Patriots No. 6 pick scouting report: OT Marcus Cannon, TCU
The Patriots made another value pick by drafting Marcus Cannon in the fifth round, a player who was once projected to go late in the first round.
Ask the experts: Best trade of the draft's first two days
PFW editors offer their take on the team that made the best trade in the first three rounds of the 2011 NFL draft.
Fantasy outlook: QB Ryan Mallett
One of the most surprising picks of the draft was QB Ryan Mallett heading to New England, and he won't have any fantasy value for a couple years.
Fantasy outlook: RB Stevan Ridley
Similarly to Shane Vereen, Stevan Ridley could get some touches in Bill Belichick's rotating backfield, but he will be hard-pressed to get fantasy points.
Fantasy outlook: RB Shane Vereen
California's Shane Vereen gets the first shot to be a member of Bill Belichick's split backfield in New England, which automatically diminishes his fantasy value.
A stunning pick, but Mallett makes a ton of sense for Patriots
Ryan Mallett's slide through the draft ended with the Patriots, and Bill Belichick may have completed another Draft Day steal.
Patriots make third trade; get Raiders' '12 second-round pick
The Patriots made their third trade of the 2011 NFL draft, trading their third- and fourth-round picks this year for the Raiders' 2012 second-round pick.
Patriots No. 5 pick scouting report: QB Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
The Patriots made maybe the draft's biggest surprise by taking Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett with the 74th overall pick.
PLAYER NEWS
Ridley ran for 70 yards on 18 carries in Sunday's AFC title game before leaving the game following a fourth quarter carry in which Bernard Pollard hit him in the head so hard that he fumbled away the ball.|||||||
Ridley enjoyed a nice season and should remain the Patriots No. 1 back heading into training camp.
Ridley ran 20 times for 74 yards and two touchdowns against a strong Dolphins run defense on Sunday.|||||||
Ridley put together one of the best regular seasons by a Patriots running back, totaling 1,263 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
Ridley ran for 72 yards and scored another touchdown during Monday night's 42-14 rout of Houston.|||||||
Ridley has now found in the end zone in six consecutive games, giving him 10 TDs on the season - tied for second-most in the league.
Ridley recorded 97 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries against the Jets on Thursday night.|||||||
The Patriots continue to lean heavily on Ridley, who has 206 carries for 939 yards and eight touchdowns this season.
Ridley ran 22 times for 98 yards and a touchdown against the Bills on Sunday.|||||||
Ridley couldn't quite get to the 100-yard plateau for the second consecutive week, but he did score a touchdown for the second-straight game. Fantasy owners will also be happy with the 22 carries, his most since running 28 times in Week 5.