As kickoff approaches ever so quickly for Alabama this Saturday, the pregame excitement is in full swing. What’s also exciting is which former member of the crimson tide will make his return to the sidelines as an honorary team captain.
Well, it was announced on Thursday that Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley will be representing Alabama as the team’s honorary captain for the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.
Ridley played under Nick Saban from 2015-17 where he posted astonishing numbers and was one of the most accomplished players during his time in Tuscaloosa. In his three years with the team, Ridley ranks second in receptions (224) and receiving touchdowns (19) as well as third in receiving yards (2,781).