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JC

Ridley OL

Class

2030

Height

5'8"

Weight

190

HS

Oakland Middle School

|

TN

JC Ridley

2030 Oakland (TN) DL JC Ridley brought a disruptive presence to the interior and played with the kind...

Written by Matthew Layton

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Matthew Layton | Prep Redzone Scout

Matthew Layton

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

2030 Oakland (TN) DL JC Ridley JC Ridley 5'8" | 190 lbs | OL Oakland Middle School | 2030 TN brought a disruptive presence to the interior and played with the kind of edge you want to see from a young defensive tackle. He may still be growing and expanding his frame, but he doesn’t play small at all. He fires off the ball with intent and uses his quickness to create problems immediately. What stood out was how well he moved laterally, avoiding clean contact and forcing offensive linemen to react on his terms. If they didn’t get their hands on him early, he was already working past them. Ridley kept his hands active throughout each rep and paired that with good short-area quickness to stay effective in tight spaces. Ridley plays fast, physical, and disruptive, and that style showed up consistently.

🚨PRZ Who’s Next Nashville DL Top Performer🚨

2030 Oakland (TN) DL @iamjaycridley

Bright future as a defensive tackle as a disruptor in the interior. Plays fast and physical and worked his hands the entire rep.

Check out his highlights below👇 #WhosNextTN pic.twitter.com/444qoXDAhn

— Matthew Layton | Prep Redzone (@The304Scout) April 12, 2026

Written 4 days ago

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