33rd percentile
DT GRADE RECEIPT
John Ridgeway III
New Orleans Saints / RDE / Healthy
Model version: player-forecast-v24 Data updated: August 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM EDT
NFSMELL RATING60.8C-
POSITION RANK#84of 90 rated DTs
WHY THIS RATING
Grade components
Below starter baselineevidence-shrunk multi-season
Current form57.0
Player-created value61.7
Next-season projection64.0
Production forecast60.8
Position-relative forecast grade60.8
Model receipt
Interior-line production uses pressure, non-sack backfield disruption, tackling, missed tackles, forced fumbles, and availability.
The displayed performance component is recency-weighted across qualifying 2024, 2023 seasons.
Prospect pedigree and testing are context only; qualifying NFL production is authoritative.
The non-QB forecast target is next-season position-relative production, not an independent film or talent grade.
2024 PERFORMANCE
Position-specific metrics
17th percentile
52nd percentile
45th percentile
31st percentile
46th percentile
56.9 season score264 qualifying plays