Eli Ricks

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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
  • Second team All-SEC (2020)
  • USA Today High School All-American (2018)

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

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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