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{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
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| caption = Richardson during his time with the St. Louis Rams
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| current_team = Free agent
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| position = [[Running back]]
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| birth_place = [[Vernon, Texas]]
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| high_school = [[Sandalwood High School|Sandalwood]]<br/>([[Jacksonville, Florida]])
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* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2015}})*
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* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
* [[San Antonio Commanders]] (2019)*
* [[San Antonio Commanders]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})*
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'''Daryl Lashay Richardson'''<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Profile | work= ESPN.com | url=http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/playerinfo?playerId=15111 |accessdate=}}</ref> (born April 12, 1990) is an [[American football]] [[running back]] and is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the [[St. Louis Rams]] in the seventh round of the [[2012 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Abilene Christian Wildcats football|Abilene Christian]].
'''Daryl Lashay Richardson'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=ESPN Profile |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15111 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> (born April 12, 1990) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[running back]]. He was selected by the [[St. Louis Rams]] in the seventh round of the [[2012 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Abilene Christian Wildcats football|Abilene Christian]].


==College career==
==College career==
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Richardson then transferred to [[Abilene Christian Wildcats|Abilene Christian]], which he attended from 2009 to 2011. Appearing in 34 games with 23 starts for the Wildcats, Richardson amassed 2,303 yards on 453 carries with 34 [[touchdowns]].
Richardson then transferred to [[Abilene Christian Wildcats|Abilene Christian]], which he attended from 2009 to 2011. Appearing in 34 games with 23 starts for the Wildcats, Richardson amassed 2,303 yards on 453 carries with 34 [[touchdowns]].

[[Image:RichardsonRams2.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Richardson during 2013 Rams training Camp.]]


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = All values from Abilene Cristian [[Pro Day]] <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/daryl-richardson-1/ |title=Daryl Richardson |work=ProFootballWeekly.com |accessdate=27 May 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625133533/http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/daryl-richardson-1 |archivedate=25 June 2012 |df= }}</ref>
| note = All values from Abilene Christian [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Daryl Richardson |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/daryl-richardson-1/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120625133533/http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/daryl-richardson-1 |archive-date=June 25, 2012 |access-date=May 27, 2013 |website=ProFootballWeekly.com}}</ref>
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}}


===St. Louis Rams===
===St. Louis Rams===
Richardson was selected in the seventh round (252th overall) of the [[2012 NFL Draft]]. He was picked second to last in the draft, the only player behind him was [[Northern Illinois]] quarterback [[Chandler Harnish]], who was selected by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] with the 253rd pick.
Richardson was selected in the seventh round (252nd overall) of the [[2012 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was picked second to last in the draft, the only player behind him was [[Northern Illinois Huskies|Northern Illinois]] quarterback [[Chandler Harnish]], who was selected by the [[Indianapolis Colts]] with the 253rd pick.

[[Image:RichardsonRams2.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Richardson during 2013 Rams training Camp.]]


On June 6, 2012, Richardson signed a four-year contract with the Rams worth $2.15 million.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/contracts/nfl/stl/rams |title=St. Louis Rams - Player Contract Information |work=RotoWorld.com |accessdate=27 May 2013}}</ref> During his rookie campaign, he was the primary backup to then Rams starting running back [[Steven Jackson]] over fellow draftee, second-round pick [[Isaiah Pead]]. Richardson played in all 16 games, gaining 475 rushing yards on 98 attempts, as well as 24 receptions for 163 yards.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/15111/daryl-richardson |title=Daryl Richardson Stats |work=ESPN.com |accessdate=27 May 2013}}</ref> His best performance came in Week 2 of the regular season against the [[Washington Redskins]] when he rushed 15 times for 83 yards and scored a 2-point conversion.
On June 6, 2012, Richardson signed a four-year contract with the Rams worth $2.15 million.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams - Player Contract Information |url=http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/contracts/nfl/stl/rams |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130601151014/http://www.rotoworld.com/teams/contracts/nfl/stl/rams |archive-date=June 1, 2013 |access-date=May 27, 2013 |website=RotoWorld.com}}</ref> During his rookie campaign, he was the primary backup to then Rams starting running back [[Steven Jackson]] over fellow draftee, second-round pick [[Isaiah Pead]]. Richardson played in all 16 games, gaining 475 rushing yards on 98 attempts, as well as 24 receptions for 163 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Daryl Richardson Stats |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/15111/daryl-richardson |access-date=May 27, 2013 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> His best performance came in Week 2 of the regular season against the [[Washington Redskins]] when he rushed 15 times for 83 yards and scored a 2-point conversion.


Richardson was waived by the Rams on May 15, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|last=Alper|first=Josh|title=Rams waive Daryl Richardson|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/15/rams-waive-daryl-richardson/|publisher=Pro Football Talk|accessdate=15 May 2014}}</ref>
Richardson was waived by the Rams on May 15, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |title=Rams waive Daryl Richardson |date=May 15, 2014 |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/15/rams-waive-daryl-richardson/ |access-date=May 15, 2014 |publisher=Pro Football Talk}}</ref>


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
Richardson was claimed off waivers by the [[New York Jets]] on May 16, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Acquire RB Daryl Richardson off Waivers |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Jets-Acquire-RB-Daryl-Richardson-off-Waivers/c9db5691-c240-428c-a7c1-b9e6f24ac740 |publisher=New York Jets |author=Lange, Randy |date=May 16, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6PcmExhQy?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Jets-Acquire-RB-Daryl-Richardson-off-Waivers/c9db5691-c240-428c-a7c1-b9e6f24ac740 |archivedate=May 16, 2014 |accessdate=May 16, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> He was released on August 30, 2014,<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Make Final Cuts to Get to 53 |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Make-Final-Cuts-to-Get-to-53/d967f477-9c58-4ed6-a18c-c3931d6f0eb7 |author=Lange, Randy |date=August 30, 2014 |publisher=New York Jets |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6SDrTOp2s?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Make-Final-Cuts-to-Get-to-53/d967f477-9c58-4ed6-a18c-c3931d6f0eb7 |archivedate=August 30, 2014 |accessdate=August 30, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> but signed to the team's practice squad a day later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seven Signed to Jets Practice Squad |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Seven-Signed-to-Jets-Practice-Squad/a9eb0f71-56d2-4513-b00a-0614f15cf119 |publisher=New York Jets |author=Lange, Randy |date=August 31, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6SFYtTymM?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Seven-Signed-to-Jets-Practice-Squad/a9eb0f71-56d2-4513-b00a-0614f15cf119 |archivedate=September 1, 2014 |accessdate=August 31, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> Richardson was signed a to reserve/future contract on December 30, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jets Sign Simms, Plus 8 to Reserve/Future Deals |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Sign-Simms-Plus-8-to-ReserveFuture-Deals/83f994c0-9a50-458b-9a43-611ecda6ac08 |publisher=New York Jets |author=Lange, Randy |date=December 30, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6VEorLKrj?url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Sign-Simms-Plus-8-to-ReserveFuture-Deals/83f994c0-9a50-458b-9a43-611ecda6ac08 |archivedate=December 31, 2014 |accessdate=December 31, 2014 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> The Jets released Richardson as part of their final roster cuts following the 2015 preseason.
Richardson was claimed off waivers by the [[New York Jets]] on May 16, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lange, Randy |date=May 16, 2014 |title=Jets Acquire RB Daryl Richardson off Waivers |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Jets-Acquire-RB-Daryl-Richardson-off-Waivers/c9db5691-c240-428c-a7c1-b9e6f24ac740 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519041651/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Jets-Acquire-RB-Daryl-Richardson-off-Waivers/c9db5691-c240-428c-a7c1-b9e6f24ac740 |archive-date=May 19, 2014 |access-date=May 16, 2014 |publisher=New York Jets}}</ref> He was released on August 30, 2014,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lange, Randy |date=August 30, 2014 |title=Jets Make Final Cuts to Get to 53 |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Make-Final-Cuts-to-Get-to-53/d967f477-9c58-4ed6-a18c-c3931d6f0eb7 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140901112135/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Make-Final-Cuts-to-Get-to-53/d967f477-9c58-4ed6-a18c-c3931d6f0eb7 |archive-date=September 1, 2014 |access-date=August 30, 2014 |publisher=New York Jets}}</ref> but signed to the team's practice squad a day later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lange, Randy |date=August 31, 2014 |title=Seven Signed to Jets Practice Squad |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Seven-Signed-to-Jets-Practice-Squad/a9eb0f71-56d2-4513-b00a-0614f15cf119 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140903062656/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangeblogfb/Seven-Signed-to-Jets-Practice-Squad/a9eb0f71-56d2-4513-b00a-0614f15cf119 |archive-date=September 3, 2014 |access-date=August 31, 2014 |publisher=New York Jets}}</ref> Richardson was signed a to reserve/future contract on December 30, 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lange, Randy |date=December 30, 2014 |title=Jets Sign Simms, Plus 8 to Reserve/Future Deals |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Sign-Simms-Plus-8-to-ReserveFuture-Deals/83f994c0-9a50-458b-9a43-611ecda6ac08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141231203534/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-randylangefb/Jets-Sign-Simms-Plus-8-to-ReserveFuture-Deals/83f994c0-9a50-458b-9a43-611ecda6ac08 |archive-date=December 31, 2014 |access-date=December 31, 2014 |publisher=New York Jets}}</ref> The Jets released Richardson as part of their final roster cuts following the 2015 preseason.


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
The [[Houston Texans]] signed Richardson to their practice squad on September 23, 2015 before releasing him on October 20. The [[Houston Texans]] signed Richardson to their practice squad again on October 28, 2015.
The [[Houston Texans]] signed Richardson to their practice squad on September 23, 2015, before releasing him on October 20. The Houston Texans signed Richardson to their practice squad again on October 28, 2015.


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
Richardson signed with the [[Cleveland Browns]] on December 15, 2015. Richardson was inactive for 2 games after being signed. The [[Cleveland Browns]] waived Richardson on December 28, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Browns sign LB Cam Johnson, release RB Daryl Richardson|url = http://cle.247sports.com/Bolt/Browns-sign-LB-Cam-Johnson-release-RB-Daryl-Richardson-42322911|website = Wahoos247|accessdate = 2015-12-30}}</ref>
Richardson signed with the [[Cleveland Browns]] on December 15, 2015. Richardson was inactive for 2 games after being signed. The Cleveland Browns waived Richardson on December 28, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Browns sign LB Cam Johnson, release RB Daryl Richardson |url=http://cle.247sports.com/Bolt/Browns-sign-LB-Cam-Johnson-release-RB-Daryl-Richardson-42322911 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151230005814/http://cle.247sports.com/Bolt/Browns-sign-LB-Cam-Johnson-release-RB-Daryl-Richardson-42322911 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 30, 2015 |access-date=December 30, 2015 |website=Wahoos247}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
On January 20, 2016, the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] signed Richardson to a future/reserve contract.<ref>{{Cite web|title = NFL Transactions: Wednesday 1/20 - NFL Trade Rumors -|url = http://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-transactions-wednesday-120/|website = NFL Trade Rumors -|access-date = 2016-01-21|language = en-US}}</ref> He was released by the Steelers on September 29, 2016 and was signed to the Steelers' practice squad on October 3.<ref>{{cite web|title=Steelers release Richardson|url=http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-release-Richardson/c6adade7-7067-457d-ae53-d2975028ae08|website=Steelers.com|accessdate=September 29, 2016}}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 19, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dupree activated; Heyward, Wheaton to IR|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/dupree-activated-heyward-wheaton-to-ir-18109687|author=Varley, Teresa|date=November 19, 2016|website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He was released on December 24, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Maxey and Shabazz promoted to active roster|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227205153/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Maxey-and-Shabazz-promoted-to-active-roster/3b4fbe84-ede0-4801-8f07-6d21154199b6|website=Steelers.com|date=December 24, 2016}}</ref>
On January 20, 2016, the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] signed Richardson to a future/reserve contract.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Transactions: Wednesday 1/20 - NFL Trade Rumors - |url=http://nfltraderumors.co/nfl-transactions-wednesday-120/ |access-date=January 21, 2016 |website=NFL Trade Rumors - |date=January 20, 2016 |language=en-US}}</ref> He was released by the Steelers on September 29, 2016, and was signed to the Steelers' practice squad on October 3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steelers release Richardson |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-release-Richardson/c6adade7-7067-457d-ae53-d2975028ae08 |access-date=September 29, 2016 |website=Steelers.com |archive-date=September 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930174439/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/Steelers-release-Richardson/c6adade7-7067-457d-ae53-d2975028ae08 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was promoted to the active roster on November 19, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley, Teresa |date=November 19, 2016 |title=Dupree activated; Heyward, Wheaton to IR |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/dupree-activated-heyward-wheaton-to-ir-18109687 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He was released on December 24, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 24, 2016 |title=Maxey and Shabazz promoted to active roster |url=http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Maxey-and-Shabazz-promoted-to-active-roster/3b4fbe84-ede0-4801-8f07-6d21154199b6 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227205153/http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Maxey-and-Shabazz-promoted-to-active-roster/3b4fbe84-ede0-4801-8f07-6d21154199b6 |archive-date=December 27, 2016 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref>


===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
Richardson was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars on December 26, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaguars Place RB T.J. Yeldon On I.R. & Claim RB Daryl Richardson Off Waivers|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/jaguars-place-rb-t-j-yeldon-r-claim-rb-daryl-richardson-off-waivers/|website=NFLTradeRumors.com|date=December 26, 2016}}</ref> On May 1, 2017, he was released by the Jaguars.<ref>{{cite web|title=2017 offseason: Undrafted free agents bring roster to 90|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/2017-offseason-undrafted-free-agents-bring-roster-to-90-18811579|author=Oehser, John|website=Jaguars.com|date=May 1, 2017}}</ref>
Richardson was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars on December 26, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2016 |title=Jaguars Place RB T.J. Yeldon On I.R. & Claim RB Daryl Richardson Off Waivers |url=http://nfltraderumors.co/jaguars-place-rb-t-j-yeldon-r-claim-rb-daryl-richardson-off-waivers/ |website=NFLTradeRumors.com}}</ref> On May 1, 2017, he was released by the Jaguars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oehser, John |date=May 1, 2017 |title=2017 offseason: Undrafted free agents bring roster to 90 |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/2017-offseason-undrafted-free-agents-bring-roster-to-90-18811579 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref>


===Indianapolis Colts===
===Indianapolis Colts===
On August 29, 2017, Richardson signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Move: Colts Sign RB Daryl Richardson|url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Move-Colts-Sign-RB-Daryl-Richardson-/b982c0f8-3169-4fe7-8253-5320b2e25188|website=Colts.com|date=August 29, 2017}}</ref> He was released by the team on September 2, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Colts Announce Final 2017 Roster Cuts|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109151022/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Announce-Final-2017-Roster-Cuts/5dc30820-9391-401e-8bdd-40852df5769e|author=Walker, Andrew|website=Colts.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref>
On August 29, 2017, Richardson signed with the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2017 |title=Roster Move: Colts Sign RB Daryl Richardson |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Roster-Move-Colts-Sign-RB-Daryl-Richardson-/b982c0f8-3169-4fe7-8253-5320b2e25188 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He was released by the team on September 2, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker, Andrew |date=September 2, 2017 |title=Colts Announce Final 2017 Roster Cuts |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Announce-Final-2017-Roster-Cuts/5dc30820-9391-401e-8bdd-40852df5769e |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109151022/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Announce-Final-2017-Roster-Cuts/5dc30820-9391-401e-8bdd-40852df5769e |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |website=Colts.com}}</ref>


===San Antonio Commanders (AAF)===
===San Antonio Commanders===
On January 30, 2019, Richardson was released by the Commanders as part of the final training camp cuts.
On January 30, 2019, Richardson was released by the Commanders as part of the final training camp cuts.


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==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.acusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3511&path=football Abilene Christian bio]
* [http://www.acusports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3511&path=football Abilene Christian bio]
* [http://www.stlouisrams.com/team/roster/Daryl-Richardson/03885caa-293e-4c26-b786-e43522c51bcf St. Louis Rams bio]
* [http://www.stlouisrams.com/team/roster/Daryl-Richardson/03885caa-293e-4c26-b786-e43522c51bcf St. Louis Rams bio]
* [http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/Daryl-Richardson/25df7250-0895-44fa-93d8-ab483809d7e8 New York Jets bio]
* [http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/Daryl-Richardson/25df7250-0895-44fa-93d8-ab483809d7e8 New York Jets bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528063012/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/Daryl-Richardson/25df7250-0895-44fa-93d8-ab483809d7e8 |date=May 28, 2014 }}


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Latest revision as of 01:40, 2 November 2024

Daryl Richardson
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Richardson with the St. Louis Rams in 2013
No. 26, 38
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1990-04-12) April 12, 1990 (age 34)
Vernon, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Sandalwood
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College:Abilene Christian
NFL draft:2012 / round: 7 / pick: 252
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:169
Rushing yards:697
Receptions:38
Receiving yards:284
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Daryl Lashay Richardson[1] (born April 12, 1990) is an American former professional football running back. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Abilene Christian.

College career

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Richardson attended Cisco College in 2008, a local Texas community college where he rushed for 526 yards and 7 touchdowns on 95 attempts.

Richardson then transferred to Abilene Christian, which he attended from 2009 to 2011. Appearing in 34 games with 23 starts for the Wildcats, Richardson amassed 2,303 yards on 453 carries with 34 touchdowns.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+38 in
(1.79 m)
192 lb
(87 kg)
30+58 in
(0.78 m)
9+18 in
(0.23 m)
4.47 s 1.57 s 2.54 s 4.36 s 7.07 s 40+12 in
(1.03 m)
11 ft 3 in
(3.43 m)
16 reps
All values from Abilene Christian Pro Day[2]

St. Louis Rams

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Richardson was selected in the seventh round (252nd overall) of the 2012 NFL draft.[3] He was picked second to last in the draft, the only player behind him was Northern Illinois quarterback Chandler Harnish, who was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 253rd pick.

Richardson during 2013 Rams training Camp.

On June 6, 2012, Richardson signed a four-year contract with the Rams worth $2.15 million.[4] During his rookie campaign, he was the primary backup to then Rams starting running back Steven Jackson over fellow draftee, second-round pick Isaiah Pead. Richardson played in all 16 games, gaining 475 rushing yards on 98 attempts, as well as 24 receptions for 163 yards.[5] His best performance came in Week 2 of the regular season against the Washington Redskins when he rushed 15 times for 83 yards and scored a 2-point conversion.

Richardson was waived by the Rams on May 15, 2014.[6]

New York Jets

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Richardson was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on May 16, 2014.[7] He was released on August 30, 2014,[8] but signed to the team's practice squad a day later.[9] Richardson was signed a to reserve/future contract on December 30, 2014.[10] The Jets released Richardson as part of their final roster cuts following the 2015 preseason.

Houston Texans

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The Houston Texans signed Richardson to their practice squad on September 23, 2015, before releasing him on October 20. The Houston Texans signed Richardson to their practice squad again on October 28, 2015.

Cleveland Browns

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Richardson signed with the Cleveland Browns on December 15, 2015. Richardson was inactive for 2 games after being signed. The Cleveland Browns waived Richardson on December 28, 2015.[11]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On January 20, 2016, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed Richardson to a future/reserve contract.[12] He was released by the Steelers on September 29, 2016, and was signed to the Steelers' practice squad on October 3.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on November 19, 2016.[14] He was released on December 24, 2016.[15]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Richardson was claimed off waivers by the Jaguars on December 26, 2016.[16] On May 1, 2017, he was released by the Jaguars.[17]

Indianapolis Colts

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On August 29, 2017, Richardson signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[18] He was released by the team on September 2, 2017.[19]

San Antonio Commanders

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On January 30, 2019, Richardson was released by the Commanders as part of the final training camp cuts.

Personal life

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Richardson is the brother of running back Bernard Scott, and cousin of wide receiver Clyde Gates. Richardson married Morgan Myrick, his college sweetheart, at Abilene Christian University on March 21, 2015.

References

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  1. ^ "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
  2. ^ "Daryl Richardson". ProFootballWeekly.com. Archived from the original on June 25, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  3. ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  4. ^ "St. Louis Rams - Player Contract Information". RotoWorld.com. Archived from the original on June 1, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  5. ^ "Daryl Richardson Stats". ESPN.com. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
  6. ^ Alper, Josh (May 15, 2014). "Rams waive Daryl Richardson". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
  7. ^ Lange, Randy (May 16, 2014). "Jets Acquire RB Daryl Richardson off Waivers". New York Jets. Archived from the original on May 19, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2014.
  8. ^ Lange, Randy (August 30, 2014). "Jets Make Final Cuts to Get to 53". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 1, 2014. Retrieved August 30, 2014.
  9. ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2014). "Seven Signed to Jets Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
  10. ^ Lange, Randy (December 30, 2014). "Jets Sign Simms, Plus 8 to Reserve/Future Deals". New York Jets. Archived from the original on December 31, 2014. Retrieved December 31, 2014.
  11. ^ "Browns sign LB Cam Johnson, release RB Daryl Richardson". Wahoos247. Archived from the original on December 30, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
  12. ^ "NFL Transactions: Wednesday 1/20 - NFL Trade Rumors -". NFL Trade Rumors -. January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2016.
  13. ^ "Steelers release Richardson". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  14. ^ Varley, Teresa (November 19, 2016). "Dupree activated; Heyward, Wheaton to IR". Steelers.com.
  15. ^ "Maxey and Shabazz promoted to active roster". Steelers.com. December 24, 2016. Archived from the original on December 27, 2016.
  16. ^ "Jaguars Place RB T.J. Yeldon On I.R. & Claim RB Daryl Richardson Off Waivers". NFLTradeRumors.com. December 26, 2016.
  17. ^ Oehser, John (May 1, 2017). "2017 offseason: Undrafted free agents bring roster to 90". Jaguars.com.
  18. ^ "Roster Move: Colts Sign RB Daryl Richardson". Colts.com. August 29, 2017.
  19. ^ Walker, Andrew (September 2, 2017). "Colts Announce Final 2017 Roster Cuts". Colts.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2017.
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