Calvin Ridley’s Parents: Meet Kay Daniels and Colin Ridley, the Driving Force Behind His NFL Career

Calvin Ridley has dazzled spectators on the football field with his speed and skills. But the real superstar that led him to become the man he is today are his parents. So, let us get to know more about Kay Daniels and Colin Ridley.

The former Atlanta Falcons WR was a sensation coming up to the NFL. After winning the College Football Championship twice with the Alabama Crimson Tide, the WR was a round 1 pick at the 2018 NFL Draft. But everything hasn’t been a smooth sail for Ridley. He, however, persevered!

Calvin Ridley hasn’t seen his father for more than 2 decades

Calvin’s father Colin Ridley was born in Guyana but sometime in the early 1990’s he moved to America and settled in Florida. This is where he met Calvin’s mother Kay Daniels and they both started a family. Since, Colin was an undocumented migrant, in 2000 he was deported back to Guyana.

Calvin was merely 7 when he last saw his father. He was the eldest of four siblings that Colin and Kay have. However, after his deportation, Kay took up the mantle of raising Calvin and his three other siblings.

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Despite so much time and success, Calvin and Kay have not decided to contact Colin. And his father hasn’t made the effort to do so as well. Hence it’s understandable that Calvin refers to his mom as the dad of the household. And she made the role her own perfectly.

Kay Daniels is an inspiration to all

Calvin’s exceptional speed on the gridiron can also be traced back to her mother. Kay was a star track runner in her school days. Along with excelling at 100m and 200m runs, she also did long jumps along with several track activities.

During Calvin’s younger days, Kay not only instilled the sportsmanship in Jacksonville Jaguars star, but she also disciplined him. She had her problems initially as well and Calvin was put in foster care. However, that wasn’t for long and Kay straightened her act to get back her kids.

Nowadays, Mama Ridley can be spotted cheering for her son and the Jaguars from the stands. She no doubt wishes more success for her Calvin Ridley.

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