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Alan Ricard

Alan Cardell Ricard (born January 17, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks.

Ricard attended Amite High Magnet School. As a senior, he played linebacker, registering 117 tackles and 14 sacks, while helping the team finish with a 15–0 record and win the class 4-A title. He received All-district honors.

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He did not have any playing time as a freshman. As a sophomore, he was the team's second leading rusher with 52 carries for 189 yards and one touchdown, while making 6 catches for 42 yards.

As a junior, he collected 62 carries for 183 yards, 3 rushing touchdowns and 9 receptions for 42 yards. As a senior, he led the team with 100 carries for 399 yards and seven touchdowns. He was fourth on the team with 9 catches for 82 yards and one touchdown.

Ricard was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1999 NFL draft on April 23. On August 3, he was waived before the start of the season.

In 2000, he signed with the Baltimore Ravens. On August 26, 2000, he was released and later re-signed to the practice squad on August 29. In 2001, he was a backup fullback behind Sam Gash and Obafemi Ayanbadejo.

In 2002, he became a starter at fullback, helping Jamal Lewis rush for 1,327 yards. In 2003, he was a key contributor for the offense, helping Lewis achieve his 2,066 yard rushing season, while being named to the Pro Bowl as an alternate.

In 55 career games with the Ravens, including 32 starts, Ricard carried just 43 times for 172 yards and two touchdowns and posted 32 receptions for 179 yards. However, he was a dominant blocker at times in the running game and was solid in pass protection.

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