Ricky Stromberg

Ricky Stromberg (born November 10, 2000) is an American football offensive lineman. A prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft, he played college football at Arkansas.

Ricky Stromberg
Arkansas Razorbacks – No. 51
PositionOffensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-10) November 10, 2000
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight313 lb (142 kg)
Career history
CollegeArkansas (2019–2022)
High schoolUnion (OK)
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Stromberg was born on November 10, 2000, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.[1] He attended Union High School in Tulsa, at which he played football, being a two-way lineman, and won three varsity letters.[1][2] He helped them post an 11–2 record as a sophomore and win the state championship, and as a junior helped Union compile a record of 12–1 eventually losing in the division championship match.[1] As a senior, he was named Division 6AI-2 Offensive Lineman of the Year and helped his team win eight consecutive games and post an overall mark of 9–3.[3] 247Sports ranked him as a four-star recruit and the fifth-best center nationally, as well as the fourth-best player from Oklahoma.[1] Stromberg initially committed to Tulsa over offers from Utah State, Nevada, Colorado State, Central Michigan, Arkansas State, Eastern Michigan, and North Texas, but then switched to Arkansas after receiving an offer from them.[4]

College career

Stromberg saw immediate playing time as a true freshman, appearing in 12 games in 2019 while starting the last 11.[4] He became the starting left guard in week two after an injury to Austin Capps, and his play there led him to become the starting right guard after Capps returned.[4][5] On 417 pass plays he did not allow a single sack.[1] The following year he appeared in nine games and started eight at center, allowing only one sack on 355 pass plays.[1]

Stromberg continued playing at center in the 2021 season and started all 13 games, allowing only three sacks while playing 873 snaps.[6] He was named a second-team All-SEC selection by Associated Press (AP) following the year.[7] He returned for his senior season in 2022.[8] He started every game again and was named All-SEC for the second consecutive year, additionally winning the Jacobs Blocking Trophy for the best blocker in the conference.[9][10] Although Stromberg had the opportunity to return for a fifth season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he opted to enter the NFL Draft.[9]

Professional career

Stromberg is a prospect for the 2023 NFL Draft, with praise being given for his versatility.[1][11]

References
  1. "NFL Draft Profile: Ricky Stromberg, Offensive Lineman, Arkansas Razorbacks". Sports Illustrated. June 10, 2022.
  2. Lewis, Barry (September 24, 2018). "Stromberg adds defensive duty". Tulsa World. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. Brown, Mike (December 19, 2018). "Union lineman Stromberg will sign with Arkansas, not Tulsa". Tulsa World. p. 24 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. Roulier, Pete (May 9, 2020). "Future is bright for Ricky Stromberg". 247Sports.
  5. Holt, Bob (September 21, 2019). "Stromberg plays bigger than size". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
  6. "Ricky Stromberg Center Arkansas". NFLDraftBuzz.com.
  7. Hutchinson, Andrew (December 8, 2021). "AP recognizes 3 Hogs on All-SEC teams". Rivals.com.
  8. Fair, Daniel (December 10, 2021). "Ricky Stromberg returning for 2022 season". ArkansasFight.com.
  9. Wayne, E. (November 30, 2022). "Arkansas football hit with toughest loss yet as starter announces intention to leave". USA Today.
  10. Murphy, Tom (December 8, 2022). "Center of attention: Stromberg named SEC's top blocker". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
  11. Kirk, Otis (June 11, 2021). "Ricky Stromberg Draws High Praise, Marks From Scouting Service". KNWA-TV.
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