Eli Ricks

Elias Ricks is an American football cornerback for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Eli Ricks
Alabama Crimson Tide – No. 7
PositionCornerback
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born:Rancho Cucamonga, California
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolIMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Ricks originally attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his senior year.[1][2][3] As a senior, he had 14 tackles and three interceptions. Ricks was selected to play in the 2020 All-American Bowl.[4] A five-star recruit, he committed to the Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football.[5][6][7]

College career

Ricks was a starter his true freshman year at LSU in 2020.[8] He finished the year with 20 tackles, four interceptions and two touchdowns.

References
  1. "Five-star CB Elias Ricks transferring to IMG Academy from Mater Dei". July 11, 2019.
  2. "Ex-Mater Dei standout Elias Ricks now attending IMG Academy in Florida". July 10, 2019.
  3. Rabalais, Scott. "Mater Dei's Elias Ricks eager to be LSU's next star in its line of great cornerbacks". The Advocate.
  4. Ramos, Gus (July 15, 2019). "5-Star DB Elias Ricks commits to 2020 All-American Bowl".
  5. "No. 1 junior cornerback Ricks commits to LSU". ESPN.com. December 25, 2018.
  6. "Elias Ricks — No. 1 cornerback in 2020 class — commits to LSU on Christmas Day". The Advocate.
  7. Miller, Brody. "Elias Ricks: A football-obsessed five-star with big plans and a bigger personality". The Athletic.
  8. Alexander, Wilson. "Meet Eli Ricks, LSU's freshman obsessed with becoming the best cornerback in football". The Advocate.
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