If you asked any Texas A&M fan about a defender that needed to take a step forward from last year to this year, the name Dezz Ricks would be a common answer. Though the uber-athletic former five star played well in the beginning of the year, he had some trouble down the stretch, something that was especially visible in the collapse against Southern Cal.
However, the Aggies are counting on his growth for this upcoming year, as he is likely slated to start opposite Will Lee. There's a lot of reason to think he will grow, of course, as he was one of the youngest players on the team last year, and his athletic gifts shined often, if inconsistently, during 2024.