Desmond "Dezz" Ricks is an American football defensive back for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Ricks grew up in Norfolk, Virginia and attended Norview High School and transferred to IMG Academy after his freshman year and graduated a year early.

[4][5] In January 2023, he played in the Under Armour All-America Game where he was part of the winning team.

[8] During his true freshman season in 2023, he appeared in two games while providing depth in the veteran secondary unit while working on special teams.

[2] On January 15, 2024, Ricks announced that he would enter the transfer portal.