AT SAN JOSE STATE: In his first season with the Spartans... Begins his major college career competing for playing time as a defensive tackle.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football (Coach Manning Dennis) and track and field at Ridgeview High in Bakersfield, Calif. ... Helped his team to two section championships... 2016 CalHi Sports second team all-state choice for medium-sized schools... 72 tackles, 24 tackles for loss 16.5 quarterbacks sacks, three forced fumbles and three blocked punts in 2016... Named the Bakersfield Californian All-Area Defensive Player of the Year... First-team All-South Yosemite League pick as a junior... Was a shot put and discus thrower in track and field.
MORE ON RICKY: Has not declared a major... Enjoys surfing... A native of New Richmond, West Virginia.