John Paul "JP" Ricciardi '21 Recruiting Profile

Although not necessarily very vocal, I am a leader of my team. I lead by example with hard work, attitude and smarts! This has  helped me to become well respected by my coaches, staff, teammates, fellow students and spectators alike. I play numerous positions, wherever is best to help my team, and know all my assignments well. I help my teammates with their assignments and making sure they are all in the right place at the right time.

I have been an honor roll student continually every marking period  since I started first grade, up until the present time. I believe I possess all the qualities necessary to be an excellent football player and major contributor to any program: speed, quickness, moves, hands and instincts. Throughout my athletic career since grade school I have always been a part of winning teams and programs and feel I have made significant contributions to that success. My coaches usually designate me to defend the other team's best players and I try to deliver results to reward my coach's faith in me. I do not shy away from big moments or making a "clutch" play.

I plan to use whatever I learn on the field and in the film room like preparation, adaptability,  determination and discipline to help attain the highest possible achievements in my life going forward.