Raiders QB Desmond Ridder revealed that he grew up in a single-parent household.
Ridder completed 23 of 39 pass attempts for 208 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions while rushing five times for 28 yards on December 16, 2024, Monday’s 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
Highlights
- Desmond Ridder completed 23 of 39 pass attempts for 208 yards, one touchdown while rushing five times for 28 yards.
- Ridder was born to his mother, Sarah Ridder, of White ethnicity.
- He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Claire Cornett Ridder.
Desmond got a spot-part in place of injured starter Aidan O’Connell (knee) on Monday, squaring off against the team that drafted the backup in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.
He was inconsistent in his first start for Las Vegas, committing a pair of turnovers before cashing in a later garbage-time touchdown in the loss.
O’Connell’s injury isn’t considered serious, so Ridder will likely return to the bench for Sunday’s game against Jacksonville on December 22, 2024.
Atlanta drafted Ridder as a potential future QB. Still, after he went 8-9 with 3,544 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and 12 interceptions over two years, the Falcons cut bait by trading him to Arizona during the offseason.
Ridder’s journey presents him with an opportunity to play spoiler against Atlanta.
The Falcons have dropped four straight and are now trailing the Buccaneers in the NFC South after appearing to have a divisional stranglehold at the beginning of November.
That was one of the storylines to watch when the Falcons and Raiders kicked off on Monday.
Desmond Ridder’s Mother, Sarah Ridder, Drove To Cincinnati To Surprise Him On His Birthday
The Raiders quarterback Desmond Ridder, 25, was born on August 31, 1999, in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, to his mother, Sarah Ridder, and his father, whose identity has not been made public.
Sarah Ridder was just 15 years old when Desmond was born, and his biological father was not part of his life when he was growing up.
As per the source, his father left the family when Desmond was just a child.
He was raised by his mother and grandmother, Jan, who introduced him to football. She taught him his first throw in the backyard of their house in Kentucky.
Ridder reportedly has a stepfather, Aaron Ice, and a half-sister, Tia, who plays college-level softball.
On September 22, 2016, Aaron wished Sarah a happy birthday through his official Instagram handle. He wrote,
From then to now……. Wish you a happy birthday momma!!
Aaron Ice
#happybirthday
Ridder also wished a happy Mother’s day to Sarah on May 13, 2019, through his official Instagram handle with the caption,
Happy Mother’s Day to this woman❤️ love ya momma💕
Desmond Ridder
His mother’s Instagram profile features supportive posts about Desmond’s football career and his little sister’s burgeoning softball career.
On Ridder’s 21st birthday, Sarah drove to Cincinnati to surprise him. Later, they went out for dinner with Desmond’s wife, Claire Cornett.
QB Desmond Ridder Grew Up With A Family Mixed Heritage
Desmond Ridder could be the name Raiders fans will hear a lot until the end of this season.
This could lead the fans to dig deep into his background and ethnicity, which might have helped Ridder’s journey to Las Vegas.
His father is African-American, and his mother is white. Therefore, Desmond is of African-American ethnicity and American nationality.
Desmond lives with his wife, Claire Cornett Ridder, with whom he tied the knot on July 15, 2022.
Cornett and Ridder are high school sweethearts who attended school in Louisville and started dating in 2016. They were blessed with one daughter, Leighton, and one son, Khylan.
Additional Information
- Ridder played college football at Cincinnati, where he was named AAC Offensive Player of the Year twice. The Atlanta Falcons then selected him in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.
- He was traded to the Arizona Cardinals on March 14, 2024, in exchange for wide receiver Rondale Moore.
- As a senior at St. Xavier, Ridder passed for 1,319 yards and nine touchdowns, led the Tigers in rushing with 668 yards and 12 touchdowns, and was named All-Metro.
