Calvin Ridley‘s talent on-field cannot be understated! And, he draws a considerable amount of energy and support from his wife, Dominique Fitchard. Being drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 2018, he signed as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans. in 2024. With his phenomenal understanding regarding route-running, and his ability to locate the end zone, Calvin is truly indomitable in the fields.

Even though he had a tough start this year, Calvin has shown superior strength across the 12 games. And, his wife has been by his side thoroughly. Not just a supportive partner, she is also a businesswoman, and a doting mum to their child together.

Who is Dominique Fitchard?

Hailing from Huntsville, Alabama, Calvin’s wife, Dominique was born in 1993, where she grew up with her twin sister. As she attended Johnson High School, she displayed her athleticism excelling in basketball. She also holds a degree in occupational therapy, pursued from Tuskegee University.

Dominique even made an IG post regarding her degree, adding, “I truly enjoy being an Occupational Therapist! Being in this career field helps to keep me humble and to remember to be thankful for small things…I take pride in helping others learn to perform activities of daily living to gain independence and live their lives to the fullest.”

Not just this, Dominique has also established herself as an entrepreneur. She and her sister, named Monique Nichole Fitchard, together run Hella Fly Hair Collection LLC. It specializes in hair extensions, and virtual classes while providing hair care tips. Moreover, Ridley’s wife has also expanded it to Hella Fly Clothing, a clothing line that is a direct reflection of her chic clothing vision.

Dominique has an active social media presence with 29.9K followers on Instagram (@dominiquemichellle), wherein, she shares a sneak peek into her life. And, this includes her support for Calvin and sweet moments with their daughters.

Amidst the 2024 offseason, when Calvin Ridley showed his dominance as one of the most prominent free agents, he took to sign a hefty four-year, $92 million contract, aligning with the Tennessee Titans. Even though the New England Patriots were adamant about signing him, it was Dominique who also played a significant role in helping him arrive at a decision

Did Dominique Fitchard play a part in Calvin Ridley’s free agency decision?

According to Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Calvin Ridley made his family a top priority in his signing decision. He remarked, “It was made clear his girlfriend wanted to be in the South. He didn’t want to be in the Northeast.”

While the Patriots showed an interest in covering a 10% higher tax burden associated with Massachusetts over Tennessee, Dominique however wanted a warmer locale. And, that was not surprising, considering she grew up in Alabama and presently lives in the South.

Ridley and Dominique share a beautiful relationship. They are also parents of their two daughters, Cree Michelle Ridley, born in 2020, and Coi Meielle Ridley born in 2023. Celebrating Coi’s first birthday in November, Dominique posted on her IG, “You have made becoming a mom of 2 the easiest and I’m so grateful for that! If you see Coi, you see me!!!”

Moreover, Dominique also never fails to hype up her husband Calvin Ridley. On his birthday, she shared a post, “Happy birthday to the LOML, Bestfriend, my dawg, lover, my protector, My Forever, and the person that gets on my last nerves lol… jk! I’m so grateful to have you by my side and I wouldn’t want to Spend my life with anyone else!” Indeed, the love between the two knows no bounds as they continue to celebrate and cherish each other.