The 2013 California All-Star game was filled with some of the most talented kids in the state of California. The competition was fierce and demanding but out of struggle a friendship grew, one that will have a major impact on the 2020 recruiting class.
Kendall Milton and Elias Ricks joined forces in 2013 and have continued to look at one another as the golden standard in friendship.
“We met in the 6th grade at the Cal State All-Star game,” Milton said. “We kept playing in games together and we kept in touch.”
Kendall Milton and Elias Ricks in 2013 California State All-Star Game
Ricks has cherished the relationship that he and Milton have and refers to their relationship as something that is bigger than football.
“That’s my brother, I’ve known him for years,” Ricks said.
Both guys have blossomed into two of the top players in the nation. They both are ranked as 5-Stars and are two of the best players in the state of California for the 2020 recruiting class.
Milton has made a name for himself on the offensive side of the ball with his amazing speed and agility. He is the No.2 running back in the nation for the 2020 recruiting class. He currently is the featured back for Buchanan High School and is looking to make a huge impact in his Junior season.
“He is a dog, just like me,” Ricks said.
Ricks has made his presence felt on the other side of the ball. He is one of those special lengthy defensive backs at 6-feet-2-inches and 180 pounds. His height gives him the ability to fight for those 50/50 balls in the air. He has risen to the No.1 cornerback in the nation for the 2020 class.
“He is an animal on the field,” Milton said. “A real ball hawk.”
They now both have one goal in my mind.
Me and @therealkmilt going to the same school end of story.
— Eli (@eliasricks) July 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/therealkmilt/status/1024151588774924288
“That is my brother,” Milton said. “We talk all the time and we definitely plan on balling at the same college.”
Ricks’ feelings are quite similar.
“We know we are playing together at the next level and I’ve always wanted to play with Kendall again,” Ricks said.
Alabama has offered both Milton and Ricks and they both are interested. The Tide will have no problem with landing both guys and adding them to their pretty decent 2020 class, which currently has seven commits.
Justin Smith is a Scouting/Recruiting analyst for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can follow him on Twitter, via @Jdsmith31Smith
