I don't know if they are making a comparison, so much as just talking about the overall quality of prospect, sans playing style.
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Calvin Ridley reminds me more of Tyler Boyd than anything. I was not very high on him either, for many of the same reasons. However, I think Boyd is a little better with contested catches and can break a tackle from time to time.
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Ridley is a lean, explosive receiver who lined up both outside and in the slot for Alabama. He uses a variety of releases to escape press coverage and gets up to top speed in a hurry. He's an excellent route runner. He accelerates into the break point before snapping off and generating separation. He has strong hands to pluck low balls and tracks the deep ball naturally. Ridley is not a physical, 50-50-ball type of player -- his game is more about speed and quickness than strength and power. He's slithery after the catch and uses his speed to create chunk plays after short completions. His production was average, but that is the fault of the offense and quarterback. Overall, Ridley is more than a home-run hitter and I believe he'll be a top-tier No. 2 wideout at the next level.