Maine’s wrecking-ball DL turned NFL-level force
In the 2016 season, Patrick Ricard was already drawing preseason All-America and All-CAA attention at Maine, and his college calling card was pure disruption: 208 tackles, 47.5 tackles for loss, and 18.0 sacks across his Black Bears career. What makes him stand out is the combo package—mass, leverage, violence at the point of attack, and unusual versatility for a defensive lineman. He’s the kind of tone-setter who can wreck gaps, stress protections, and bring a nasty edge a team can build around.
