University of Delaware Athletics
2019 Football Roster
Ricci, Jon
Jersey Number 82
Jon Ricci
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Garnet Valley, Pa.
- Position:
- Tight End
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 245
- High School:
- Garnet Valley
- Major:
- Criminal Justice
Bio
2022 SEASON
Appeared in 11 games
2021 SEASON
Appeared in all 11 games
Selected to the 2021 Fall CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
2020-21 SEASON
Made an appearance in all eight games for the Blue Hens
Served all over the offensive formations, primarily as a tight end and full back
Selected to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the fall semester
2019 SEASON
Saw action in nine games during his redshirt freshman campaign
Made collegiate debut vs. No. 1 North Dakota State (9/14)
Valuable member of the special teams unit
2018 SEASON
Did not make an appearance and retained freshman eligibility
HIGH SCHOOL
Two-year starter on the football team as a tight end
Was an All-Delco and All-Central League selection his senior season
Also played Lacrosse
PERSONAL
Jonathan "Jon" Patrick Ricci (rick-EE)
Born March 4
Son of Connie and Mike Ricci
Has three siblings: Matthew, Theresa and Natalie
Father is the head football coach at Garnet Valley
His mother and four other family members each attended UD
Cousin Coley Ricci played lacrosse for the Blue Hens from 2014-17
Cousins Jake Morin (Penn State) and Sam Morin (Towson) each play collegiate lacrosse
Majors in criminal justice
Appeared in 11 games
2021 SEASON
Appeared in all 11 games
Selected to the 2021 Fall CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll
2020-21 SEASON
Made an appearance in all eight games for the Blue Hens
Served all over the offensive formations, primarily as a tight end and full back
Selected to the CAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the fall semester
2019 SEASON
Saw action in nine games during his redshirt freshman campaign
Made collegiate debut vs. No. 1 North Dakota State (9/14)
Valuable member of the special teams unit
2018 SEASON
Did not make an appearance and retained freshman eligibility
HIGH SCHOOL
Two-year starter on the football team as a tight end
Was an All-Delco and All-Central League selection his senior season
Also played Lacrosse
PERSONAL
Jonathan "Jon" Patrick Ricci (rick-EE)
Born March 4
Son of Connie and Mike Ricci
Has three siblings: Matthew, Theresa and Natalie
Father is the head football coach at Garnet Valley
His mother and four other family members each attended UD
Cousin Coley Ricci played lacrosse for the Blue Hens from 2014-17
Cousins Jake Morin (Penn State) and Sam Morin (Towson) each play collegiate lacrosse
Majors in criminal justice
Delaware Football Weekly Press Conference - Week 3
Monday, September 08
Delaware Football Weekly Press Conference - Week 2
Tuesday, September 02
Delaware Football Postgame Press Conference - Delaware State 8/28/25
Monday, September 01
Delaware Football Weekly Press Conference - Week 1
Saturday, August 23
