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Name: Ritchy Desir
Position: Strong Safety
Year: Junior
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 168
Hometown: North Miami Beach, FL
High School: North Miami Beach
2012 Stats: As a reserve strong safety, Desir appeared in all 13 games and notched 24 tackles. He also returned 20 punts for a total of 105 yards.
2013 Projections: He's the guy in the punt returning category, and listed as second team strong safety. After spending some time behind #SHAMARKO, Desir is ready to show 'Cuse Nation what he's made of.
How'd He Get Here?: There were offers from FIU, West Virginia, Western Michigan, Texas Tech, and Kansas, but at the end of the day, he decided on Syracuse.
What'd Scout/Rivals Say?: Two and three stars, respectively.
Money Quote: On how returning punts in college differs from high school:
"It's a whole different thing at this level," he said of the high, hanging kicks that come off the feet of Division I punters. "It takes lots of practice and concentration. I like doing it."
Links of Wonder: I am pleased to refer you to "Ritchy Desir Brings His Rich Desire to Syracuse." Quippy title, loaded with tons of other links to play with? Wondrous, indeed.
What Does Shafer Think: He likes what he's been seeing:
"Eskridge, Ritchy Desir's got a couple pics," Shafer said. "I've seen some good things. Looking forward to amping it up a little bit with these pads so I can see their striking as well."
Interesting Nugget O'Interest: He gets pedicures.
This thang too hot 😖😫😩😭🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/RgchxDTqJ2
— R.Desire_6 (@RitchyDesir) July 29, 2013
Let Us Get a Good Look Atchya: Not a whole heck of a lot for videos, so we're reaching back into the vault.