About Ricciardi: Young member of Army linebacking corps ... will compete for playing time on defense and special teams.
2011: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: Three-sport letterman at Harrison High School ... earned two letters in football and basketball, and one in track & field ... captained football team during final season ... started both ways for two seasons ... played halfback, wide receiver, tight end, linebacker, defensive end and cornerback during career ... also returned kickoffs and punts ... named second-team all-state at defensive back ... first-team all-section choice at running back ... named first-team all-conference twice ... averaged 11 yards per carry during senior season ... returned two kickoffs for touchdowns ... amassed 169 rushing yards on just seven carries in regional championship game to earn MVP honors ... intercepted four passes in six playoff games ... led team to league, section and regional crowns in 2010 ... New York Class A runner-up ... named to academic high honor roll every quarter during high school career.
Personal: Given name is Stephen Frederic Ricciardi ... parents' names are Stephen and Jacqueline Ricciardi ... major is undelcared.
