He played college football at LSU before transferring to Alabama and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Eagles after the 2023 NFL draft.
Ricks originally attended Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his senior year.
[4] A five-star recruit, he committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college football.
In 2022, Ricks transferred to the University of Alabama, playing one season before declaring for the 2023 NFL draft where he went undrafted.
[13] As a rookie, Ricks played in 16 games and had 19 total tackles and three passes defended.