Kent Richardson (born April 21, 1987) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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Professional career

Philadelphia Soul

In 2011, Richardson signed to play for the Philadelphia Soul of the

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. In 2012, he led the league in interceptions with 14, and was named the Defensive Back of the Year, as well as earning First-team All-Arena.

Cleveland Browns

After re-signing with the Soul for 2013, he was placed on other league exempt list due to his signing of a futures contract with the

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Jacksonville Sharks

After his release from the Browns, the Soul traded Richardson to the Jacksonville Sharks for

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Return to Soul

On February 27, 2014, Richardson was traded back to the Soul for Hughley once again.

Toronto Argonauts

On April 15, 2014, Richardson signed with the

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of the

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. He was released in June and re-joined the Soul.

Orlando Predators

On November 16, 2015, Richardson was assigned to the

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Dalian Dragon Kings

Richardson was selected by the

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of the China Arena Football League (CAFL) in the thirteenth round of the

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. He earned All-Pro North Division All-Star honors in 2016.

Cleveland Gladiators

On January 31, 2017, Richardson was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators.

Third stint with the Soul

On June 15, 2017, Richardson was assigned to the Soul. On August 26, 2017, the Soul beat the Tampa Bay Storm in

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by a score of 44–40.

Baltimore Brigade

On April 3, 2018, Richardson was assigned to the

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. On April 6, 2018, he was placed on recallable reassignment.

Washington Valor

On April 11, 2018, he was assigned to the Washington Valor. On April 16, 2018, he was placed on reassignment.

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bioCleveland Browns bioPhiladelphia Soul bioWest Virginia Mountaineers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Richardson, Kent 1987 births Living people American football cornerbacks American football safeties West Virginia Mountaineers football players Philadelphia Soul players Cleveland Browns players Jacksonville Sharks players Orlando Predators players Dalian Dragon Kings players Cleveland Gladiators players Baltimore Brigade players Washington Valor players