Elite Ballhawk DB with Injury Hurdles Now Thriving as Eagles Rookie
Eli Ricks burst onto the scene as a 2020 LSU freshman with 4 INTs and a stellar 60.3 QB rating allowed in 482 snaps, showcasing elite ball skills, long arms for press coverage, and closing speed; after transferring to Alabama in 2022, injuries limited him to 8 games (13 tackles, 4 PBUs, 41.8 QB rating), but his physical edge and instincts shone through. Why care? This high-upside 2023 second-rounder fits teams needing a lockdown corner with proven disruption—watch his Philly preseason PBUs signaling NFL readiness.
