Patrick Ricard Bio
Patrick Ricard is a New York Giants fullback who entered the 2026 season on the team’s active roster. The Giants signed him on March 12, 2026, after he spent his first nine NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, Ricard wears No. 45 for New York and is primarily valued as a lead blocker and physical short-yardage presence.
Born May 27, 1994, in Spencer, Massachusetts, Ricard attended David Prouty High School before playing defensive line at the University of Maine. Maine listed him as a 6-foot-3, 285-pound defensive lineman and identified him as a senior in 2016. He entered the NFL undrafted in 2017 and signed with Baltimore as a rookie free agent.
Ricard became known for unusual positional versatility early in his career, splitting time between fullback and defensive tackle before developing into a specialized offensive contributor. His physical style, blocking ability and willingness to perform difficult assignment-driven work helped make him a prominent fullback. He was selected to six Pro Bowls and earned All-Pro recognition in each of the three seasons preceding his 2026 move to New York.
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