It was really a foregone conclusion that Alabama star WR Calvin Ridley would enter the NFL Draft.

Every year, draft-eligible Alabama players have big decisions to make regarding their futures, and Ridley is doing the right thing for this future. He’s largely projected as a top 10-15 pick, possessing exceptional speed, hands and route-running ability.

NFL Draft announcements come in all different forms, but Ridley’s particularly caught our eye. What he said about Alabama and Nick Saban was pretty telling.

“Having been thoroughly prepared for that next step, I am truly ready, because in the beginning I chose THE RIGHT SCHOOL. Coach Saban and his entire staff of caring experts and professionals have created a culture of winning and forged and unprecedented legacy for this program. My experience at Alabama has been exceptional. I have a lifetime of unforgettable memories and friends that shall endure forever.”

Specifically on Nick Saban, “Coach Saban, thank you for building winning football teams by turning good players into great ones, and talented boys into successful men with a purpose.”

Ridley led Alabama with 63 catches for 967 yards and five TDs in 2017’s National Championship season.