"Ali Ridgeway is married to John Ridgeway, a defensive tackle for the New Orleans Saints. The mom-of-one described life as a proverbial "WAG." She said it's exciting, but also demanding. People often think that the wives and girlfriends of professional football players live an entirely glamorous lifestyle. Not so. There are some perks, and you get to attend some high-profile events, but the rest of the time, you're just a regular person with all that goes with it."
"John and I met at Illinois State University, where we were both student athletes. He had gotten a full football scholarship. We had a lot in common, but nothing romantic happened between us until 2020, when I was in grad school. I was drawn to John's personality because he's the funniest person I know. He always made me laugh with his dry humor and random one-liners."
Ali Ridgeway, 28, lives in New Orleans and is married to NFL defensive tackle John Ridgeway, 26. Life as a WAG includes some high-profile events and perks but is largely ordinary and demanding. Ali finds community with other NFL partners, coordinating travel and sharing playdates. She and John met at Illinois State University as student athletes and grew close in 2020. John’s humor and height (6 feet 5 inches) stand out to her. She discovered her pregnancy after their honeymoon. John was drafted in 2022, a milestone that intensified football’s central role in their lives.
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