Ricky Stromberg
Richard Stromberg is an American professional football center. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and was selected by the Washington Commanders in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Early life
Stromberg was born on November 10, 2000, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Union [High School (Tulsa, Oklahoma)|Union High School] in Tulsa, where he played football as a two-way lineman. As a sophomore, he was a part of a team that posted an 11–2 record and won the state championship. As a junior, the team posted a 12–1 record before losing in the division championship.Stromberg was named the Division 6AI-2 Offensive Lineman of the Year as a senior on a team that went 9–3. A four-star recruit, he was ranked the fifth-best center nationally and the fourth-best player overall from Oklahoma. Stromberg initially committed to play college football at Tulsa [Golden Hurricane football|Tulsa] before switching to Arkansas.
College career
Stromberg saw playing time as a freshman for the Arkansas Razorbacks, appearing in 12 games in 2019 while starting the last 11. He became the starting left guard in week two after an injury to Austin Capps; he switched to right guard after Capps returned to play and did not allow a single sack. In 2020, he appeared in nine games and started eight at center, allowing only one sack.Stromberg was named a second-team selection on the football team|2021 All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) football team] by the Associated Press after allowing only three sacks all season. He was also named to the 2022 All-SEC football team as a senior and was the recipient of the Jacobs Blocking Trophy, awarded to the best blocker in the SEC. Stromberg opted to leave for the NFL draft after the season and played in the 2023 East-West Shrine Bowl.
Professional career
Washington Commanders
Stromberg was selected by the Washington Commanders in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft. He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 19, 2023. On November 7, he was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.On August 27, 2024, Stromberg was waived/injured, reverting to injured reserve before being released with an injury settlement a few days later.
Chicago Bears
On November 13, 2024, Stromberg was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.On August 26, 2025, Stromberg was waived by the Bears as part of final roster cuts and signed to the practice squad the following day.