Sean Desai Praises CB Eli Ricks: 'A Sponge!'

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Sean Desai praised rookie defensive back Eli Ricks for his performance this season. 

"I think he's been humble, he prepares like a pro and he's learning, he's like a sponge, he just wants more and more information," Desai said. "He's trying to take on all these roles and learn so many different things and then he goes out there and competes. When he was not up and he was on the practice squad and playing out there, he's competing in those reps. That's kind of how you get noticed and you get elevated. In the meeting room, he's prepared, and then when you get your chance you make the best of it, and he's done a good job of that."

Ricks has played in seven games this season, recording five tackles, one pass defended and one tackle for loss. He played possibly his best game against the Miami Dolphins in Week 7 , allowing Tyreek Hill to catch zero passes on three targets when he was the primary defender.