Giovanni Ricci (American football) explained

Giovanni Ricci
Current Team:Cleveland Browns
Number:44
Position:Fullback
Birth Date:16 October 1996
Birth Place:Loveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:240
High School:Loveland
College:Western Michigan (2015–2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:102
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:RiccGi00

Giovanni Ricci (born October 16, 1996) is an American professional football fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Michigan.

College career

Ricci played for the Western Michigan Broncos for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman year. He finished his collegiate career with 98 catches for 1,114 yards and 11 touchdowns.[1]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Ricci was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2020.[2] He was waived at the end of training camp.[3] Ricci was re-signed to the Panthers' practice squad shortly afterwards and remained there for the rest of the 2020 season.[4] He was signed to a reserve/futures contract on January 4, 2021.[5]

In 2022, Ricci appeared in 15 games (starting 3), and hauled in 8 receptions for 100 yards. On January 9, 2023, Ricci signed a futures/reserve contract with the Panthers.[6]

On October 24, 2023, Ricci was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury.[7]

Cleveland Browns

On March 15, 2024, Ricci signed with the Cleveland Browns.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loveland Magazine. 2020-04-26. Former LHS standout Giovanni Ricci joins Panthers as Undrafted Free Agent. 2021-08-31. Loveland Magazine. en-US.
  2. Web site: Former WMU stars land free agent deals following NFL Draft.
  3. Web site: Giovanni Ricci: Cut by Panthers. 2021-08-31. CBSSports.com. 6 September 2020 . en.
  4. Web site: 2020-09-08. Panthers practice squad: All 16 players going into Week 1. 2021-08-31. Panthers Wire. en-US.
  5. Web site: Panthers' Giovanni Ricci: Inks future contract. 2021-08-31. CBSSports.com. 4 January 2021 . en.
  6. Web site: Panthers sign 9 players on Monday. January 2, 2024. pantherswire.usatoday.com. 9 January 2023 . en.
  7. Web site: Panthers place three on IR, activate one, agree to terms with two. Panthers.com. October 24, 2023.
  8. Web site: Browns sign TE Giovanni Ricci. ClevelandBrowns.com. March 15, 2024.