Career
He played college football at Western Michigan University. Saskatchewan Roughriders
He released by the Roughriders on July 2, 1994. Toronto Argonauts
Ricks played for the Toronto Argonauts in 1993.
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Ricks played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1995.
Ottawa Rough Riders
Ricks was signed by the Ottawa Rough Riders on July 31, 1995. Saint Louis Stampede
Ricks played for the Saint Louis Stampede in 1996.
Nashville Kats
Ricks played for the Nashville Kats in 1997. Portland Forest Dragons/Oklahoma Wranglers
Ricks played for the Portland Forest Dragons/Oklahoma Wranglers from 1998 to 2000, earning Second Team All-Arena honors in 1999.
The Forest Dragons relocated to Oklahoma for the 2000 season.
Los Angeles Avengers
Ricks was signed by the Los Angeles Avengers on November 2, 2000. He earned First Team All-Arena honors in 2001. He was released by the Avengers on December 11, 2002.
Arizona Rattlers
Ricks signed with the Arizona Rattlers on December 31, 2002.
He was released by the Rattlers on March 11, 2003. Grand Rapids Rampage
Ricks played for the Grand Rapids Rampage from 2003 to 2004.
New York Dragons
Ricks was signed by the New York Dragons on March 7, 2006.