Cal Cornerback Ricky Fletcher on Playing With an Edge, Finding the Best Soul Food in Oakland

The Ole Miss transfer didn't need much convincing, and has already found his spot in the Bay.

Ricky Fletcher’s decision to come to Cal came together quickly once he hit the portal.

“Once I hit the portal, I just had a good relationship with Coach Hutchings, Coach Brown and Coach Tosh, and just knowing the pedigree of Cal defensive backs, it was a no-brainer.”

Asked if that tradition is a lot to live up to, Fletcher didn’t blink.

“We will be that good. Yes sir.”

Coming from Mississippi, Berkeley has been a different world, and he’s embraced it.

“It’s been very different because I’m a Mississippi boy. The life down here is very much faster, but I love it.”

He’s made good use of his time off the field too.

“I’ve been doing a lot of eating. There’s a lot of good food spots down here. More variety than at home.”

And one spot in particular has already become a regular stop.

“As far as food I didn’t think was going to be as good, y’all have some good soul food down here. Y’s Choice. That’s my favorite spot.”

On the field, Fletcher knows exactly what he is.

“I’m a press man corner. I bring a lot of physicality and I play with an edge.”