A.J. Ricker

Biography

A.J. Ricker arrived at TCU in December 2021 as co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach. Over his first two seasons with the Horned Frogs, Ricker has seen five of his players sign NFL contracts. Steve Avila was a second-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 2023 with Brandon Coleman a third-round selection of the Washington Commanders in 2024. Additionally, Alan Ali (Minnesota Vikings), Andrew Coker (Las Vegas Raiders) and Willis Patrick (Los Angeles Chargers) inked free-agent contracts. All five earned All-Big 12 honors with Avila a Consensus All-American. Ricker has been instrumental in TCU ranking among the national leaders in all major offensive categories in each of the last two seasons, including the 2022 campaign en route to an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Before TCU, Ricker served the previous two seasons in the same roles under Head Coach Sonny Dykes at SMU. A Broyles Award nominee, Ricker coached SMU offensive linemen Jaylon Thomas and Hayden Howerton to all-conference honors. In his first season with the Mustangs, Ricker helped lead them to top-10 national rankings in scoring offense (41.8) and total offense (489.8). SMU was 13th in passing offense (309.0). Its highest ranking in those categories the previous season was 27th in passing offense while scoring and total offense didn't make the top 50. The Mustangs also ranked 14th in the FBS in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.31), surrendering just 17 on the season.