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Name: Rico Flores Jr.
Position: Wide Receiver
Recruiting Rank: 4-Star Recruit
High School: Folsom HS (Folsom, CA)
College: Notre Dame -> UCLA
Captain: No
Measurables
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 205
40 Yard: Unknown
10 Yard: Unknown
Arm Length: Unknown
Hand Size: Unknown
Vertical: Unknown
3 Cone: Unknown
Broad Jump: Unknown
Bench: Unknown
Position Specific
Positives in Pass Game:
- Creates separation with quickness at the line and strong use of arms against press.
- Tracks the deep ball well and consistently adjusts to throws downfield.
- Quick transition from receiver to runner; has open-field vision and creativity.
- Crisp route runner with sharp cuts and ability to win on crossing and sideline patterns.
- Reliable hands and concentration, makes acrobatic catches look natural.
- Can be deployed effectively on vertical concepts and intermediate crossing routes.
Negatives in Pass Game:
- Can be inconsistent against physical press corners, sometimes caught hand-fighting too long.
- Has occasional drops when coming back to the quarterback.
- Doesn’t always look fluid when catching, gathering, and transitioning into YAC mode.
Positives in Run Game:
- Willing blocker with solid effort and technique for his size.
- Shows enough physicality to disrupt defensive backs in the run game.
Negatives in Run Game:
- Not a dominant run blocker — lacks overwhelming physicality.
- Doesn’t possess violent after-contact ability as a runner.
The Wrap-up
Summary: Flores Jr. brings a strong pedigree as a four-star recruit and a productive freshman at Notre Dame before transferring to UCLA. At 6’2”, 205 lbs, he offers a solid frame, reliable hands, and proven ability to stretch the field both vertically and on crossing concepts. He’s best when working in rhythm routes or tracking the ball downfield, where his instincts and body control shine. While not elite in terms of physical dominance or explosiveness after the catch, Flores has the technical polish and football IQ to contribute early in a rotation.
Injury Concerns: Missed a portion of the 2024 season at UCLA due to injury (appeared in only four games).
Character/Off-Field Concerns: None noted.
Projected Role: Rotational wide receiver with the upside to develop into a consistent WR2.
Strong Points:
- Size and frame for the position.
- Ball tracking and hands.
- Versatility on deep and intermediate routes.
- Willingness to block and compete physically.
- High-level competition experience at Notre Dame and UCLA.
Weak Points:
- Inconsistent separation against physical press coverage.
- Not a major YAC or contact-balance threat.
- Occasional concentration drops.
- Durability concerns after missing significant time in 2024.
Exposures:
- Wake Forest (2023)
- @ Hawaii (2024)
- @ LSU (2024)
About the Author
Dalton Tinklenberg is the Founder and Media Director of The Scouting Depot, where he leads comprehensive coverage of college and professional football. He is an active member of some of the most respected organizations in sports journalism, including the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA), Maxwell Football Club, Online News Association (ONA), National Football Foundation (NFF), and the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).
Before launching The Scouting Depot, Dalton worked with Blue HQ Media, where he covered major sporting events such as the Indianapolis 500, the College Football Playoff, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Through his professional affiliations and on-the-ground experience, Dalton combines deep knowledge of the game with recognized standards of storytelling, editorial excellence, and authenticity in sports coverage.
