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Tall, refined corner who stars on one of the most talented defenses in high school football. Has good stature for the position at over 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds heading into his final season. Has average length for his height. Registers as a good athlete in the combine setting. Was a key player on IMG Academy’s talented defense as a sophomore in addition to seeing significant time as a freshman. A smooth mover with advanced technical ability. Battle-tested against top wide receivers both in practice at IMG and in playing a national schedule throughout the fall. At his best as a boundary corner, where he can uses his height and technique to crowd receivers at the catch point. Can improve his twitch when triggering against smaller receivers and in defending in-breaking routes. Also needs to get stronger to aid in progress as a run defender and tackler. Was initially in the 2024 cycle before reclassifying as a 2023 prospect.
Desmond Ricks is a tall corner with coverage polish who has room to continue adding strength and mass to a thinner frame. He reminds us of Greedy Williams as a high school prospect due to his coverage skills and body type.
1/03/23
Desmond RIcks turns in strong showing at Under Armour All-America Game week
Desmond Ricks was the most polished boundary corner at Under Armour faring well against outside receivers in practice. The Alabama signee’s stature and instincts made him tough assignment for receivers.
7/16/22
Desmond Ricks turns in solid showing at Under Armour Future 50
The rising junior was perhaps the top corner on hand throughout the morning session at Future 50. Desmond Ricks is technically advanced for a 2024 prospect. He’s smooth in drills and has a readymade coverage skill set. The IMG Academy corner lost a few reps but largely held his own in 1-on-1’s showing the ability to stay in-phase with some smaller, quicker receivers.
