John Ridgeway is a defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints. He was selected with pick 178 of round 5 in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Arkansas; Illinois State. In the 2026 regular season he made 3 tackles (1 solo). At Illinois State and Arkansas (2018–21) he made 51 tackles (5.5 for loss), recorded 2 sacks and had 0 interceptions and 2 passes defended.