Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley (Junior) recently had some inspiring words for Buffalo Bills’ rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White.
It has been a productive past few months for Buffalo Bills’ rookie first-round cornerback, Tre’Davious White. Since the Bills traded down to the 27th pick and selected White, he has impressed the coaching staff from every angle — on and off the field.
The kind words didn’t stop with the coaching staff, with teammates and the media chiming in as well. Now that White is in the NFL and no longer on college field, he’s even receiving praise from old college opponents.
In the news most recently, Alabama wide receiver Calvin Ridley was at the SEC Media Days speaking of a certain cornerback he’s glad he won’t have to face this college season. Scott Rabalais of The Advocate sent out a tweet explaining why:
#Alabama WR Calvin Ridley asked who was best DB he's faced. Names ex-#LSU CB Tre'Davious White. "It's hard to get away from him." #SECMD2017
— Scott Rabalais (@RabalaisAdv) July 12, 2017
In fact, Buffalo Bills’ fans have already seen a glimpse of this in OTA’s and minicamp, where he showcased his mirroring ability and footwork to the max. He will definitely stick to a receiver and not let him go until the whistle blows.
#Bills 1st rd pick Tre'Davious White: pic.twitter.com/mlgDF0wiwc
— Josh Reed (@4JoshReed) May 12, 2017
More from first-round draft pick Tre'Davious White. @WGRZ pic.twitter.com/jGIjF4rbvE
— Heather Prusak (@haprusak) May 12, 2017
As for Tre’Davious White vs. Calvin Ridley last season, the two faced off on November 5th in a game that ended 10-0 in Alabama’s favor. Ridley, however, was limited to just 2 receptions for 23 yards, with one of them going for 21 yards.
Ridley would finish his sophomore season with 72 receptions, 769 yards and 7 touchdowns. It was a slight decline from his freshman year, where he gathered 89 receptions, 1,045 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Tre’Davious White, on the other hand, would finish the 2016 season with 35 tackles, 4 for loss, 0.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, one touchdown, 14 passes defensed and one fumble recovery.
The Alabama Crimson Tide and LSU Tigers will go head-to-head on November 4th, 2017 — where Calvin Ridley will get a shot at a better game without Tre’Davious White in town. In fact, LSU will be without another first round defensive back this season in Jamal Adams, who also joined the AFC East (Jets).
Someday soon, Ridley will have to face against White in the NFL, but for the time being the two will be on different levels. I mean, they could become teammates too, that’s a possibility.
Personally, I can’t wait to see what Tre’Davious White does this season.
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