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Former NFL standout names Calvin Ridley ‘most polished WR in 2018 draft class’

Before suiting up as an analyst for NFL Network, Reggie Wayne was one of the premiere faces at wide receiver in the National Football League. He spent all but one season of his illustrious 14-year career with the Indianapolis Colts (2001-14), snatching 1,070 receptions for 14,345 yards with 80 touchdowns on an average of 13.4 yards per catch.

During his time in the league, the Louisiana native was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, first team All-Pro in 2010, NFL receiving yards leader in 2007 (1,510, 10 scores) and a Super Bowl champion in 2006.

In a draft class that includes Christian Kirk, Courtland Sutton, James Washington, Dante Pettis and Deon Cain among others at receiver, Wayne singled-out former Alabama standout Calvin Ridley as ‘the most polished prospect in the class.