David Ricard

Height:
6-1
Weight:
276
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Stockbridge, Ga.
High School:
Woodland HS

2014 at MERCER: Played in three games as a backup on the offensive line during sophomore campaign … Helped Mercer compile over 240 yards rushing in all three contests … Paved the way for an offense that put up a season-high 513 yards of total offense in a win over Ave Maria (Sept. 20) … Also blocked for a Bears’ offense that put together 508 yards of total offense during a victory at Stetson (Sept. 13) … Assisted Mercer to a season-high 277 yards rushing in a win over Warner (Nov. 15).

2013 at MERCER: Saw action in seven games as the backup at right guard during true freshman season … Named to the Pioneer Football League Honor Roll … Played a part in three games with over 300 yards rushing … Helped Bears to a season-high 570 yards of total offensive including 402 yards on the ground in collegiate debut against Warner (Sep. 14).

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Woodland High School in Ellenwood, Ga. … Was a three-year varsity letterman in football under head coach Scott Schmitt … Was a team captain and a two-time All-Region selection … Played in the East/West All-Star Classic … Lettered one year in track for head coach Symonte Stokes … Member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Renee and Daniel Ricard ... Has two siblings, Deshae and Mamiah … Plans to major in Mechanical Engineering.