DESMOND Ridder joined the National Football League in 2022 after he was drafted 74th overall by the Atlanta Falcons.
Shortly after he joined the league, he tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Claire Cornett, and now fans want to know more about his wife.
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Who is Desmond Ridder's wife, Claire Cornett?
Desmond Ridder and Claire Cornett have been together since 2016 but their love story dates back to their childhood days.
The pair both hail from Kentucky and attended college at the University of Cincinnati.
Claire ultimately went to school for pre-law while Desmond graduated with a degree in sports administration.
Desmond and Claire often keep details of their personal life out of the media, but she does frequently update fans about their life and adventures on social media.
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At this time, details of her career remain unclear.
Do Desmond and Claire have kids?
The celebrity pair have only been married since July 2022 but that has not stopped them from expanding their family.
In April 2021, they welcomed their first child, daughter Leighton Elizabeth.
When Desmond is not on the field, he can often be found spending time with his daughter and wife in their Atlanta home.
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What is Desmond Ridder's net worth?
Desmond's NFL career is just beginning, which means that he is not as rich as some of his fellow quarterbacks.
However, the Falcons rookie is still a millionaire with an estimated fortune of $2million. This comes from his NFL contracts and other business ventures.
In 2022, he signed a four-year contract with the Falcons worth $5,362,959, this included a $1,080,336 signing bonus and $1,080,336 guaranteed, according to Spotrac.
Prior to the NFL, Desmond was a four-year starting QB at Cincinnati, where he earned several honors, including two AAC Offensive Player of the Year awards.
He ended his collegiate career with the third-most wins by a quarterback in college football history and was undefeated at Nippert Stadium, according to his Bearcats biography.
