Ricky Barber
Height75
Weight295
Ricky Barber is a senior defensive tackle for UCF (Big 12), listed at 6-foot-3 (75 inches), 295 pounds, and wearing jersey No. 5. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Barber has worked primarily on the interior defensive line, where his role centers on disrupting run lanes and pressuring the quarterback from inside.
In the 2024 regular season, Barber appeared in 12 games and made 11 starts, a key availability metric for an interior lineman. His Ricky Barber stats show 34 combined tackles, including 15 solo stops and 19 assists. He added 3.0 tackles for loss for 29 yards and recorded 2.5 sacks for 27 yards, along with 3 quarterback hits—production that highlights his impact behind the line of scrimmage.
Discipline-wise, Barber logged 2 penalties for 20 yards and was credited with 1 penalty first down. His stat line includes no interceptions, forced fumbles, or fumble recoveries in 2024.
This Ricky Barber NCAAF profile reflects a starting DT with measurable backfield disruption and consistent game participation during the 2024 college football season.