Ricky Stromberg

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Ricky Stromberg
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Stromberg in 2023
No. 53 – Washington Commanders
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-10) November 10, 2000 (age 23)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:313 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Union (Tulsa)
College: Arkansas (2019–2022)
NFL draft: 2023  / Round: 3 / Pick: 97
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:4
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

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 at Arkansas and was selected by the Commanders in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.

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Early years

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3+1⁄4 in
(1.91 m)		306 lb
(139 kg)		33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		5.26 s1.81 s2.94 s4.58 s7.50 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)
[12]

Stromberg was selected by the Washington Commanders in the third round (97th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft. [13] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 19, 2023. [14] On November 7, he was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. [15]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "NFL Draft Profile: Ricky Stromberg, Offensive Lineman, Arkansas Razorbacks". Sports Illustrated . June 10, 2022.
  2. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2022 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic . pp. 152–153. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  3. ↑ Lewis, Barry (September 24, 2018). "Stromberg adds defensive duty". Tulsa World . p. 14 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  4. ↑ Brown, Mike (December 19, 2018). "Union lineman Stromberg will sign with Arkansas, not Tulsa". Tulsa World . p. 24 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. 1 2 3 Roulier, Pete (May 9, 2020). "Future is bright for Ricky Stromberg". 247Sports .
  6. ↑ Holt, Bob (September 21, 2019). "Stromberg plays bigger than size". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette .
  7. ↑ "Ricky Stromberg Center Arkansas". NFLDraftBuzz.com.
  8. ↑ Hutchinson, Andrew (December 8, 2021). "AP recognizes 3 Hogs on All-SEC teams". Rivals.com .
  9. 1 2 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. ↑ Mellor, Cam (19 January 2023). "Top Interior Offensive Linemen at the 2023 Shrine Bowl Include Ricky Stromberg and Jerome Carvin". Pro Football Network. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  12. ↑ "Ricky Stromberg Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  13. ↑ Jhabvala, Nicki (April 28, 2023). "Commanders draft Illinois DB Quan Martin, Arkansas C Ricky Stromberg". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  14. ↑ Selby, Zach. "Commanders sign C Ricky Stromberg, T Braeden Daniels to rookie deals". Commandeers.com. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
  15. ↑ Selby, Zach (November 7, 2023). "Commanders sign G Julian Good-Jones, place C Ricky Stromberg on IR among multiple moves". Commanders.com. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
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