Ben Wooldridge


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Position: QB
Jersey #: 17
Date of Birth: September 27, 1999
Height / Weight: / 216 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2025 by
First Team: (2025)
Last Team: NE (2025)

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Career Summary

Ben Wooldridge is a quarterback from Pleasanton, California, who played at Fresno State and Louisiana before signing with the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent in 2025.

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Early Life

Wooldridge is from Pleasanton, California. He is the son of Sheri and Mark Wooldridge and has two brothers, Andy and Jacob.

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High School

Wooldridge attended Foothill High School, where he was the 2017 East Bay Athletic League MVP. He helped Foothill win a league title and reach the North Coast Section championship game as a sophomore.

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College Career

Wooldridge began his college career at Fresno State in 2019 before spending four years at Louisiana. In 29 career games, he completed 381 of 626 passes for 4,769 yards and 38 touchdowns.

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Path to the NFL

New England signed Wooldridge as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2025, following his Louisiana career.

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NFL Career

In the 2025 preseason, Wooldridge completed 26 of 45 passes for 269 yards, two touchdowns and one interception, while adding 13 rushing yards. He started New England's preseason finale against the Giants and played the entire game.

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Career Accomplishments

In 2024, Wooldridge was named Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year, first-team All-Sun Belt and second-team All-Louisiana. He led the conference in passing efficiency and was a three-time Manning Award Star of the Week.

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Playing Style

Wooldridge played quarterback throughout his college career and led the Sun Belt in passing efficiency during his final Louisiana season.

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