| Ricky Shields | |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Birth Date: | 27 July 1982 |
| Birth Place: | Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
| Nationality: | American |
| High School: | Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, Virginia) |
| College: | Rutgers (2001–2005) |
| Draft Year: | 2005 |
| Career Start: | 2005 |
| Career End: | 2011 |
| Career Position: | Shooting guard |
| Years1: | 2005–2006 |
| Years2: | 2006 |
| Years3: | 2006–2008 |
| Years4: | 2008–2009 |
| Years5: | 2009 |
| Years6: | 2010 |
| Years7: | 2010–2011 |
| Team7: | Mitteldeutscher BC |
Richard Essington Shields (born July 27, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. Standing at 6'4" (1.93 m) he played the shooting guard position.