Ricky Stromberg Explained

Ricky Stromberg
Number:53
Position:Center
Current Team:Washington Commanders
Birth Date:10 November 2000
Birth Place:Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:313
High School:Union (Tulsa)
College:Arkansas (2019–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:3
Draftpick:97
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:StroRi01

Richard Stromberg (born November 10, 2000) is an American football center for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected by the Commanders in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life

Stromberg was born on November 10, 2000, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] [2] He attended Union High School in Tulsa, where he played football as a two-way lineman.[1] [3] As a sophomore, he was a part of a team that posted an 11–2 record and won the state championship. As a junior, the team posted a 12–1 record before losing in the division championship.[1]

Stromberg was named the Division 6AI-2 Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior on a team that went 9–3.[4] A four-star recruit, he was ranked the fifth-best center nationally and the fourth-best player overall from Oklahoma.[1] Stromberg initially committed to play college football at Tulsa before switching to Arkansas.[5]

College career

Stromberg saw playing time as a freshman for the Arkansas Razorbacks, appearing in 12 games in 2019 while starting the last 11.[5] He became the starting left guard in week two after an injury to Austin Capps; he switched to right guard after Capps returned to play and did not allow a single sack.[5] [6] [1] In 2020, he appeared in nine games and started eight at center, allowing only one sack.[1]

Stromberg was named a second-team selection on the 2021 All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) football team by the Associated Press after allowing only three sacks all season.[7] [8] He was also named to the 2022 All-SEC football team as a senior and was the recipient of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, awarded to the best blocker in the SEC.[9] [10] Stromberg opted to leave for the NFL draft after the season and played in the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl.[9] [11]

Professional career

Stromberg was selected by the Washington Commanders in the third round (97th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[12] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 19, 2023.[13] On November 7, he was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. NFL Draft Profile: Ricky Stromberg, Offensive Lineman, Arkansas Razorbacks. Sports Illustrated. June 10, 2022.
  2. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2022 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 10, 2022 . . 152–153 .
  3. News: Stromberg adds defensive duty. Tulsa World. Newspapers.com. September 24, 2018. 14. Lewis, Barry.
  4. News: Union lineman Stromberg will sign with Arkansas, not Tulsa. Tulsa World. Newspapers.com. December 19, 2018. 24. Brown, Mike.
  5. Web site: Future is bright for Ricky Stromberg. 247Sports. May 9, 2020. Roulier, Pete.
  6. News: Stromberg plays bigger than size. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. September 21, 2019. Holt, Bob.
  7. Web site: Ricky Stromberg Center Arkansas. NFLDraftBuzz.com.
  8. Web site: AP recognizes 3 Hogs on All-SEC teams. Rivals.com. December 8, 2021. Hutchinson, Andrew.
  9. News: Arkansas football hit with toughest loss yet as starter announces intention to leave. USA Today. November 30, 2022. Wayne, E..
  10. News: Center of attention: Stromberg named SEC's top blocker. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. December 8, 2022. Murphy, Tom.
  11. Web site: Mellor . Cam . Top Interior Offensive Linemen at the 2023 Shrine Bowl Include Ricky Stromberg and Jerome Carvin . Pro Football Network . 19 January 2023 . 29 April 2023.
  12. News: Jhabvala . Nicki . Commanders draft Illinois DB Quan Martin, Arkansas C Ricky Stromberg . The Washington Post . April 29, 2023 . April 28, 2023.
  13. Web site: Selby . Zach . May 19, 2023 . Commanders sign C Ricky Stromberg, T Braeden Daniels to rookie deals . 19 May 2023 . Commandeers.com.
  14. Web site: Commanders sign G Julian Good-Jones, place C Ricky Stromberg on IR among multiple moves. Commanders.com. November 7, 2023. November 7, 2023. Zach. Selby.