New Details Emerge From Alabama DB Eli Ricks’ Arrest

After two years at LSU, Eli Ricks determined to leap within the switch portal and wound up on the College of Alabama. However his time in Tuscaloosa acquired off to a tough begin when he acquired arrested earlier this month.

Particulars on the arrest have been scarce within the instant aftermath. On the time he was clocked for rushing – going 91 mph in a 70 mph zone.

However on Wednesday, Mike Rodak of AL.com revealed some new particulars. Ricks was discovered to be in possession of 1 gram of marijuana when taken into custody in Mississippi. He was cited for rushing and never having insurance coverage. 

Whereas the marijuana in Ricks’ possession solely had a price of $20, it could value him much more. Mississippi has some fairly draconian drug possession legal guidelines. 

If charged as a misdemeanor, Ricks may face a $1,000 positive or as much as a yr in jail. If charged as a felony, he may face a $10,000 positive and 1-4 years in jail.

Eli Ricks was a five-star prospect popping out of highschool in 2020. In two seasons at LSU, Ricks had 31 tackles, 5 interceptions and 6 passes defended.

Ricks was an All-SEC and All-American as a freshman with the Tigers. However he missed time in 2021 and had only one interception final yr. 

Now he is becoming a member of Alabama the place he’ll doubtlessly change All-SEC cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis. However his first yr in Alabama could be a brief one if Nick Saban punishes him.