Ricky Lumpkin facts for kids
Lumpkin with the Oakland Raiders in 2014
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||
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| Born: | September 7, 1988 Mount Holly, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 306 lb (139 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Clarksville (TN) Kenwood | ||||
| College: | Kentucky | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||
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Ricky Lumpkin (born September 7, 1988) is an American who used to play professional football. He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for teams like the Arizona Cardinals and the Oakland Raiders. Before turning pro, he played college football at the University of Kentucky.
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Early Life and High School Football
Ricky Lumpkin grew up playing high school football at Kenwood High School. This school is located in Clarksville, Tennessee. During his senior year, he was a star player. He made 101 tackles and had 35 tackles for a loss. He also got 10 sacks, which means he tackled the opposing team's quarterback 10 times.
Ricky also forced four fumbles and recovered one. He defended five passes, stopping the other team from completing them. Because of his amazing skills, he was named "Mr. Football" for Class AAAA in Tennessee. He was also chosen for All-State, All-Middle Tennessee, and was a two-time all-region and all-area player.
College Football Career
After high school, Lumpkin played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was part of the team from 2007 to 2010. In 2006, he was "redshirted," which means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to gain an extra year of eligibility.
During his time at Kentucky, Ricky played in 44 games. He started 29 of those games, showing he was a key player for the Wildcats.
Professional Football Journey
Ricky Lumpkin was a talented player, but he was not chosen in the 2011 NFL draft. However, the Arizona Cardinals signed him on July 27, 2011. This gave him a chance to play in the NFL.
Time with the Arizona Cardinals
Ricky was first released by the Cardinals on September 2, 2011. But he was quickly signed to their practice squad a few days later. A practice squad is where teams keep extra players who can join the main team if needed. He was released and re-signed to the practice squad again later that year.
In 2012, he was released by the Cardinals in August. He then rejoined their practice squad in September. On December 15, 2012, he was moved to the active roster. This meant he could play in real NFL games. He played his first NFL game on December 16, 2012, against the Detroit Lions. In that game, he made one tackle. He was released by the Cardinals again shortly after.
Playing for the Oakland Raiders
On November 20, 2013, Ricky Lumpkin joined the Oakland Raiders' practice squad. He was promoted to their active roster on December 14, 2013. He continued to work hard and made his first career sack on December 14, 2014. This happened in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ricky played for the Raiders until he was released on September 5, 2015.
Brief Stint with the Indianapolis Colts
On January 19, 2016, Lumpkin signed a contract with the Indianapolis Colts. This was a "reserve/future" contract, meaning he would join the team for the next season. However, he was waived by the Colts on August 28, 2016.
Life After Football
Ricky Lumpkin is a big fan of video games, especially Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. He used to stream his gameplay on Twitch, which is a popular website where people watch others play video games. On April 27, 2016, he even joined an esports team called flipsid3.tactics. He became a Board Of Directors Member and a co-owner of the team.
In 2017, Ricky Lumpkin started a new career. He began working as an academic counselor at the University of Kentucky. This is the same university where he played college football. In this role, he helps students with their studies and academic goals.
