RICKY WHITE
WIDE RECEIVER | 6-0 | 162Marietta, Georgia | Marietta HS
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA:
Big-play and athletic receiver helped lead Marietta High School to the Georgia Class 7A state championship after transferring there for his senior season . . . had 97 catches for 1,319 yards (87.9 ypg) and 16 touchdowns as a senior as Marietta went 13-2 . . . also had six carries for 70 yards (11.7 avg.) . . . named to the Marietta Daily Journal All-County First Team for the second straight season in 2019 . . . played for Coach Richard Morgan at Marietta High School . . . recorded five receptions for 72 yards, including a 21-yard TD, in the state title game victory over Lowndes . . . had 55 catches for 1,066 yards and 13 TDs as a junior at Wheeler in 2018 and earned first-team all-region 2-7A and honors . . . also named to the Marietta County Journal All-Country First Team . . . ranked one of the top wide receivers in the nation by Rivals.com (No. 91) . . . also listed as one of the best overall players in Georgia by Rivals.com (No. 60) . . . son of Ricky White III and Tori Butler . . . born Feb. 6, 2002.
DANTONIO ON WHITE:
“Ricky White is an incredible playmaker who makes people miss all over the field. I watched him practice before the state title game and was extremely impressed. He has great hand-eye coordination and run-after-catch ability. He’s a guy that can compete immediately.”
— Michigan State Football (@MSU_Football) December 18, 2019