David Michael Richardson (born September 9, 1981) is a former
American football cornerback.
College career
Richardson attended
Cal Poly out of
St. Bernard High School, and was a
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in
football
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. As a
Mustang senior, he won
AFCA All-America honors, and
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all of the team's 11 games and recorded five
interceptions returned for 105 yards and two
touchdowns, plus 50
tackles, seven
pass deflections
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and a
sack. As a junior, he garnered three interceptions and 57 tackles.
Late in the 2003 season, Richardson accepted an invitation to the
Las Vegas All-American Classic showcase game. He was selected as
Cal Poly's Male Athlete of the Year following his senior season.
Professional career
Jacksonville Jaguars
Richardson signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the
Jacksonville Jaguars in April 2004. He spent his first two years as a reserve cornerback, wearing jersey number 26.
After unsuccessfully competing for a starting job in 2005, he was relegated to
special teams. He moved to
safety during the 2006
training camp due to the team's glut of cornerbacks.
Los Angeles Avengers
Richardson signed with the
Los Angeles Avengers of the
Arena Football League in 2008.
Jacksonville Sharks
Richardson signed with the
Jacksonville Sharks in 2011.
Philadelphia Soul
Richardson signed with the
Philadelphia Soul in 2013.
References
External links
NFL.com player page
1981 births
Living people
Players of American football from Los Angeles County, California
American football cornerbacks
American football safeties
Cal Poly Mustangs football players
Jacksonville Jaguars players
Los Angeles Avengers players
Jacksonville Sharks players
Philadelphia Soul players
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